BLM CA King Range National Conservation Area Youth Nicks Interns

The programs primary goal is to expose local youth to conservation careers through. This is achieved by offering them the experience, confidence, and skills to get involved in community efforts to restore local watersheds as well as opportunities to explore resource management careers with government agencies. It strengthens rural communities through education, workforce, and economic development. The Bureau of Land Management and partner agencies provide resource professionals to mentor interns as they complete public land restoration and recreation projects. The program is funded through BLM, private fundraising, and grants. Participants have gone on to pursue a variety of successful careers including natural resource management.