Intern Spotlight

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  Pika Stories in Rocky Mountain National Park

  How do researchers at Rocky Mountain National Park track the health of the pika -- an important climate indicator species? Learn how scientists monitor these animals with the help of citizen scientist volunteers.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 34 seconds

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  Measuring Mangroves in Biscayne National Park

  Why do scientists track the soil elevation in mangrove habitat to learn more about climate change impacts? Our 2018 intern in the South Florida and Caribbean Inventory & Monitoring Network shares his experience.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 27 seconds

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  Coral Connections in Biscayne National Park

  Meet Biscayne National Park's 2018 Future Park Leaders of Emerging Change intern and learn about her work documenting coral health.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 13 seconds

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  Hope for History at George Washington Birthplace National Monument

  How do we protect our vulnerable cultural sites? At George Washington Birthplace National Monument, an intern gathers data so park staff can monitor how storms and increased erosion are affecting sites that tell the story of our nation.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 12 seconds

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  Climate Dialogues in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

  Meet Ivan Bermejo and Santa Monica Mountains park rangers as they bring groups of students to the park to discuss climate change and their community.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 10 seconds

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  Priorities for the Past at Colonial National Historical Park

  At Jamestown, many sites of cultural significance are threatened by erosion and storm surges. Learn how the park's 2018 Future Park Leaders of Emerging Change intern helped prioritize cultural sites.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 8 seconds