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Aquatic Invasive Species Technician Field Assistant III
As the Aquatic Invasive Species Technician, you will assist with training and leading seasonal staff to conduct detailed field surveys of aquatic plants, invertebrates, and additional biotic/abiotic factors as assigned following standardized methodology.
Located at SUNY New Paltz Dept. Of Biological Sciences.
Field Assistant III - Streamside Restoration Technician
As the Streamside Restoration Technician, you will assist the NYSDEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program with a stream buffer restoration initiative known as Trees for Tribs, as well as other watershed outreach programs. The Restoration Technician will be responsible for developing and maintaining a plant materials nursery, conducting plant monitoring at previous restoration sites, data entry, providing one-on-one assistance to landowners, assessing and preparing potential planting sites, and leading volunteers at planting projects.
This position is located in New Paltz, NY.
Contact Us
New York State Water Resources Institute
230 Riley-Robb Hall
Cornell University,
Ithaca, NY 14853-5701
Email: nyswri [at] cornell.edu (nyswri[at]cornell[dot]edu)
Phone: 607-254-7163
Fax: 607-255-4449
Great Lakes Program
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
700 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Hudson River Estuary Program
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
21 South Putt Corners Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
Mohawk River Basin Program
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, New York 12233-3502