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Updates & Stories

A Wildlife Person’s Perspective on Fisheries as a DNR Fisheries Intern

Written by Timothy Vang, Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers Fellow in 2024.   Introduction Heya! My name is Tim, and I am currently attending… Read More

2024 IDEC Summer Forestry Internship

By Maria Suarez, Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers Fellow   This summer has been filled with fulfilling opportunities that have proven to me why… Read More

Climatology: 2024 Summer IDEC Internship Experience

By Sienna Ecker, Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers Fellow – Placement: DNR: EWR: Climate Office Student Worker   The Minnesota State Climatology Office, located… Read More

How to Choose the Right Conservation Corps Program for YOU!

By Sommer Meyer, Central Field Specialist / AmeriCorps Member   Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa has NINE different programs for prospective Corps members… Read More

What Should Have Been an Ending is Just the Beginning

By Alyssia Bell, IDEC fellow   My internship at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency through the Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers (IDEC) has been an… Read More

Clearing a Path

By Alyssia Bell, IDEC fellow There is so much always around me The bushes are thick with their summer leaves Twigs and branches… Read More

Internship at the MPCA

By Alyssia Bell, IDEC fellow   “It’s a great day at the MPCA” Those words couldn’t be any truer. I am currently interning at the… Read More

IDEC Internships

By Alyssia Bell, IDEC fellow If you were to ask me what is one thing that I find incredibly useful for college students, I would… Read More

Things are Falling Into Place

By Alyssia Bell, IDEC fellow   Let me first start by saying thank you. Thank you for the amazing opportunities to explore my interests… Read More

My Normal is My Talent

By Alyssia Bell, IDEC fellow   Ever since I was a little kid, I always had an inquisitive mind. Ask my mother, she was… Read More