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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pond turnover

Understanding Fall Pond Turnover and Fish Kills

Farm ponds in the south almost always become stratified in the summer. Stratification occurs when the water column separates into oxygen-rich water at the surface and oxygen-poor water at the bottom separated by an abrupt transition layer called the…

timber

South Georgia timber prices plummet in Q3 2024; Impact of Hurricane Helene looms

In the third quarter of 2024, Georgia’s timber markets showed mixed trends. Stumpage prices for major timber products in South Georgia, except for hardwood pulpwood, fell from the last quarter.

Timber stand damage from Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene: How to Claim Timber Casualty Losses and Defer Taxes on Salvage Timber Sales

The impact of Hurricane Helene has been devastating. As of October 21st, 2024, 91 Georgia counties have been declared by the President as federal disaster areas (DR-4830-GA) eligible for individual and/or public assistance (see Figure 1).

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Wildlife Biologist

Full Time
Locations
Manning, SC
1 vacancy
Newberry, SC
1 vacancy,

DutiesParticipates in developing and updating standards and guides on upland, riparian and wetland wildlife conservation practice specifications and recommends approval of these standards.Determines training needs, plans for and gives training. Helps develop new and improved training techniques,…

Engineering Technician (Civil)

Full Time
4 vacancies in the following locations:

Chester, SC
Conway, SC
Edgefield, SC
Walterboro, SC
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DutiesMakes site evaluations to assess the need for engineering measures.Maintains construction inspection records according to current policy.Ensures procedures and products conform to current service policy and standards.Determines the type, scope, and intensity of field investigations and…

Scientists in Parks Internship

Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
There are over 200 exciting internship opportunities in national parks across the country,

The Scientists in Parks Program is now accepting applications for the Summer 2025 Season. There are over 200 exciting internship opportunities in national parks across the country, many of them associated with I&M networks. These paid internships contribute to natural resource management needs…
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