07 August 2021
Longfin Smelt and Freshwater Outflow in the San Francisco Estuary
To understand why longfin smelt have been in decline in recent decades we must familiarize ourselves with the life history of this unique fish. Longfin smelt are an anadromous fish species, meaning that they migrate…
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06 August 2021
My Latino Conservation Week Event
I have been very fortunate this summer to have split my time between two urban refuges. There has been so much to learn from each site and it has been a great lesson to see…
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05 August 2021
Unforgettable Moments: Summer '21 in Photos
As my eleven-week fellowship comes to an end, it’s hard to imagine that barely three months ago I sat at this computer writing my first emails with my new Fish and Wildlife Service email address.…
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05 August 2021
3 Ways to Have Fun Solo Camping
On June 17th, I had the opportunity to accompany two interns into the field to map Smith’s Blue Butterfly habitat. Fort Ord Dunes State Park, where we surveyed, is only a few miles from Monterey,…
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05 August 2021
Environmentalism Through Gaming
Hello my name is Veronica Cuyun I’m a Conservation Community Champion with the Hispanic Access Foundation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. My first month working with the Urban Wildlife Refuge team has been very…
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05 August 2021
Failure and Success
Latino Conservation Week has to be one of the best parts of the summer by far. Being able to set up an event in conservation which is something I am passionate about and for my…
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