CT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Trinity College

AGENCY: CT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

79 Elm Street

Hartford, CT 06106

INTERNSHIP CONTACT: Amanda Anduaga-Roberson, 424-3161

AGENCY FUNCTION: Administration and enforcement of state and federal laws and regulations relating to the environment, natural resource management and general conservation activities.

INTERN ACTIVITIES: Projects vary depending on agency need and student interest. Placements may be made in:

1. Air Quality                                            9. Recycling

2. Communications                                 10. Waste Management

3. Environmental Education                      11. Water Management

4. Fisheries                                            12. Wetlands

5. Forestry                                              13. Wildlife

6. Long Island Sound

7. Natural Resource Data

8. Outdoor Recreation/Parks

HOURS PER WEEK: Minimum 10.  May vary based on project area.  Some field activities may require full day participation.  Applications are available on the DEP’s web site: www.dep.state.ct.us

INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE: FALL: Yes; SPRING: Yes; SUMMER: Yes.

STIPEND: Not likely, however information regarding paid internships is available at www.dep.state.ct.us.