EPA Hypoxia Intern

EPA is looking for an intern to work on Gulf of Mexico hypoxia.

Specific Tasks: The intern will be involved in a range of activities supporting EPA's efforts to reduce the size of the hypoxia zone in the northern Gulf of Mexico and assisting the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force in implementing the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan 2008. Specific duties may include: (1) assistance in analyzing the developing and implementing policies and activities to meet the goals of the Action Plan, (2) assistance in analyzing information regarding the formation and duration of hypoxic events; (3) assistance in evaluating the effectiveness of management practices throughout the Mississippi River Basin for controlling or mitigating nutrient delivery, and (4) collecting and disseminating technical information on practices to stakeholder groups. Stipends range from $40,000 - $60,000, depending on experience.

For more information on the Hypoxia Task Force see http://www.epa.gov/msbasin/

For more information on the internship contact Darrell Brown at 202.566.1256 or brown.darrell@epa.gov .