Water Testing Interns
Water testing interns are responsible for monitoring and collecting water samples from 37 lakes and ponds in the area. They work in teams of two, paired with another intern or a volunteer monitor. Interns test the clarity of the water using a Secchi disk, record oxygen and temperature values throughout the water column and collect samples to test for chlorophyll, phosphorous, alkalinity, pH, conductivity, and color. They will bring the samples to the LEA lab and prepare the chlorophyll and phosphorous samples and transport them to the Health and Environmental Testing Lab in Augusta. The interns will run the remaining physical and chemical analysis at the LEA lab. The information will then be entered into the master database. Interns must be comfortable in a canoe and able to swim, as they will spend a good portion of their time on the water.
Water testing is the primary duty of the summer interns; however, some facility maintenance, trail work, milfoil courtesy boat inspecting, and educational programs are also required. All training will be provided during orientation. The hours are generally 8am- 4pm, Monday through Friday, although some nights and weekends may be required. If you are a college student studying in the field of natural sciences and are interested in a summer internship with LEA please call 207-647-8580 by March 1st. Drivers license and access to a vehicle is preferred.
Songo River Milfoil Crew
Songo River milfoil crew members will remove the invasive plant variable leaf milfoil from the Songo River with the aid of a suction harvesting boat and occasionally deploy benthic barriers. Tasks include hand pulling the plants under water, bagging plants, collecting plant fragments, disposing of plants, conducting plant surveys, educating boaters on the threats of milfoil, light boat and engine maintenance, and monitoring diver safety. Additionally, members of the milfoil crew may occasionally be asked to assist summer interns in water testing. Hours are 8 am – 4 pm Monday through Thursday with occasional Fridays.
Applicants must have diving experience and be comfortable spending 3-4 hours in the water at a time. They must also be able to lift 50lbs, and operate a motor boat. If you are a college student studying in the field of Natural Sciences and are interested in a summer job removing milfoil with LEA please call 1-207-647-8580 by March 1st. Drivers license and access to a vehicle is preferred.
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