Study the ecology and health of waterways—whether that's a pond, lake, river, or ocean. With Georgia's variety of habitat and aquatic life, students learn from a variety of experiences and ecosystems.
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Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

Study the ecology and health of waterways—whether that's a pond, lake, river, or ocean. With Georgia's variety of habitat and aquatic life, students learn from a variety of experiences and ecosystems.

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A Commitment to our Natural World.

How will our students change the world? Our programs explore the ways our forests, waterways, soils, and animals can thrive. Choose from these areas: 

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Time running out: State tax credit available for Georgia forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene

If your timber was damaged due to Hurricane Helene and the property is located in the designated disaster area (Figure 1), you may qualify for a Georgia income tax credit. Don’t wait! Preapproval applications must be submitted by December 31st, 2025.…

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Science Communication Spotlight: inaugural “tree network” meeting showcases participatory engagement

By 9 a.m., more than 40 vehicles had already crunched into the lot at Flinchum’s Phoenix in Warnell’s Whitehall Forest.

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Fall and winter tree insect pests

Fall brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves, but it doesn’t always put an end to tree insect activity. Some pests remain active well into the season and can leave visible damage in branches and crowns, especially…

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MO Habitat Specialist III - Crew Lead

Full Time
Farmington, Missouri,

Overview: This position is part of a partnership between the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), Quail Forever (QF), US Forest Service (FS), and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Under the direction of these partners, the crew lead and (4) habitat specialist crew members (…

KS Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II

Full Time
Mankato, KS,

Overview:Positions will be located within the USDA Service Center and will provide conservation technical assistance and conservation program delivery to private landowners within their assigned districts and other priority areas as appropriate (namely Jewell, Mitchell, Cloud, Republic, Washinton,…

PA Farm Bill Biologist I/II/III

Full Time
Greensburg, Pennsylvania – primary work area covering Westmoreland, Indiana, Cambria, and Somerset counties,

OVERVIEW: This position is a field-level position on the Conservation Operations Delivery Team.  The successful applicant will be an employee of and supervised by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, but the position is made possible through partnerships with the USDA Natural Resources…
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