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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Center for Aquatic Mollusk Programs (CAMP) has a very exciting summer internship opportunity that we would
like to share with you!</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>I've attached a flyer that summarizes the internships offered. Please feel free to place this flyer on your bulletin boards or share this
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Our program, CAMP, specializes in native freshwater mussel conservation.</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>We
propagate native freshwater mussels</b><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>at our lab in Lake City, MN,</b><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>with the goal of reintroducing them into streams and rivers in Minnesota and restoring their
populations in their historic range.<b><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>We also use scuba and snorkeling to monitor existing populations of mussels</b><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>across the state of Minnesota</b>. Both our
propagation and field teams have internship positions available for college students pursuing a degree in biology or other fields related to the environment (ecology, GIS, etc.). </span></span></div>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">For those who don’t know, native freshwater mussels are essential in maintaining the health and resilience of our freshwater ecosystems. We often call them
the “livers of the river” because they filter feed particles like algae, E.coli, and even fungi out of the water column and clean our water. They also provide habitat for other invertebrates and fish, and they deposit nutrients into the benthic layer for other
animals to eat. Unfortunately, native freshwater mussel populations are declining due to a multitude of anthropogenic threats including poor water quality, stream fragmentation, and the colonization of invasive species. Freshwater mussels have only been studied
for ~20 years and there are many things unknown about them, making malacology (the study of freshwater mussels) a great research and career opportunity!</span></span></div>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">This internship has the potential to be an independent study for your students and it is incredibly fun and educational! Interns will learn about native
freshwater mussels and their importance in our freshwater ecosystems. They will also learn about mussel propagation and monitoring strategies, mussel identification, threats that are impacting mussel populations, and practicing safe scuba diving in unique
diving conditions*. Our lab often works with other state and federal agencies, and there are many opportunities for interns to network and dip their toes in the world of conservation.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Many of our past interns
have pursued higher education related to mussels or go on to work in natural resource conservation.</b></span></span></div>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><a name="x__Hlk184386522"></a><a name="x__Hlk184370651"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">This is a paid internship. Interns receive $19/hr (40 hours a week)</span></b></span></a></span><span></span><span><span><span style="font-size:11pt">.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><a name="x__Hlk184370606">Unfortunately,
we cannot provide housing for interns. Most interns rent apartments with short-term leases for the summer or live with host families. However, I do run a carpool from my residence in Hastings, MN, so if interns live north of Lake City I can help reduce their
gas consumption. We can also recommend cities that generally have cheaper rentals.</a></span></span></span></div>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><span><span style="font-size:11pt">The start date for the internship will be June 1, 2026, and the end date will be August 28, 2026. However, these dates can be flexible to accommodate
class schedules.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Students graduating in spring 2026, or students who are able to work in September, are highly encouraged to apply for this position since we expect to extend the position end date for up to 2
interns to October 2, 2026.</b><u></u></span></span></span></div>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">The application for the internship opens January 2<sup>nd<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></sup>and closes February 2<sup>nd</sup>.</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>Interested
candidates can<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>apply by searching the word “mussel” on the Minnesota State Jobs website:</b></span></span></div>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">(Please note: the application will not show up on this website until it gets posted January 2<sup>nd</sup>)</span></span></div>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">*Any students applying for an internship<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>do</b> <b>not </b>have to be scuba certified before they apply,
but they<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>do</b><span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span>need to become certified before the start date of their internship (we are available to guide students in this process). </span></span></div>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">To learn more about mussels and our program, visit<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><span style="color:rgb(0,112,192)"><a href="http://mndnr.gov/mussels" style="color:rgb(70,120,134); text-decoration:underline">mndnr.gov/mussels</a></span></b><br>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">Thank you for taking the time to read this email<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🙂</span></span><span><span style="font-size:11pt"> If
you have any question about the internship, application, or our program feel free to email me at </span></span><a href="mailto:zoe.schroeder@state.mn.us" style="color:rgb(70,120,134); text-decoration:underline"><span><span style="font-size:11pt">zoe.schroeder@state.mn.us</span></span><span></span></a><span></span><u><span style="font-size:11pt"></span></u></div>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,56,101); letter-spacing:0.3pt">Zoe Schroeder</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt; color:rgb(0,56,101); letter-spacing:0.3pt"></span></div>
<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,56,101); letter-spacing:0.3pt">Natural Resources Specialist | Center for Aquatic Mollusk Programs</span></div>
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<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,56,101); letter-spacing:0.3pt">Lake City, MN, 55041</span></div>
<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,56,101); letter-spacing:0.3pt">Phone: 651-274-5469</span></div>
<div style="margin:0in; font-size:12pt; font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,56,101); letter-spacing:0.3pt">Email:<span class="x_Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="letter-spacing:0.3pt"><a href="mailto:zoe.schroeder@state.mn.us" style="color:rgb(70,120,134); text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">zoe.schroeder@state.mn.us</span></a><span style="color:rgb(0,56,101)"></span></span></div>
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