As a member of the North Cascades fire effects monitoring crew, you will learn and use standard protocols to monitor the effects of prescribed fire on plants and fuels in a variety of unique fire dependent ecosystems. In addition to reading plots that burned in prescribed burns at several national parks, you may also assist the fire ecologist with fire ecology research. In your free time, you are encouraged to enjoy the breath-taking mountain trails of North Cascades National Park, the lush forests of Olympic and Mount Rainier National Park, and the scenic San Juan Islands. There are endless opportunities to go whale watching, river rafting, and mountain climbing as well. Compensation amounts: - $650 - one time RT travel allowance - $160 - weekly living allowance - $300 - Re

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