Trail Crew
Do you enjoy seeing tangible progress each day? Working in wild and scenic Idaho backcountry? Giving back to your public lands? The GBCA trail crew position is part of an integrated Forest Service trail crew, with work completed on the North Fork District of the Clearwater National Forest. The work consists mainly of deferred maintenance in motorized and non-motorized roadless areas. This is an incredible opportunity to have a major impact on backcountry trails and access.
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Restoration Crew
Great Burn Conservation Alliance (GBCA) crews will work alongside the Nez Perce–Clearwater, Lolo, and Idaho Panhandle National Forests to implement a comprehensive backcountry noxious weed management plan. This rugged landscape—home to blue ribbon trout streams, rich biodiversity, and abundant wildlife—depends on active stewardship to maintain its wild character. In these remote areas, this work is only possible through small, mobile crews capable of spending multiple days in the backcountry. Crew responsibilities will also include vegetation and biological control monitoring, establishing new monitoring sites, identifying emerging infestations, and coordinating with partners on biological control collections and releases.
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Heart Lake Ambassador Internship
In 2021, the Great Burn Conservation Alliance launched the Heart Lake Ambassador program. The Heart Lake area in the Great Burn proposed wilderness is not only beautiful but is easily accessible, making it a perfect destination for families or beginner hikers and backpackers. The Heart Lake area is also home to a native Mountain Goat herd. These goats love salt and can easily become habituated to humans when exposed to urine, sweaty clothes, and gear. Recently, the Heart Lake goats have been getting a little too close to visitors in camp. Over time, this could lead to injuries or accidents between goats and humans which could have several negative impacts including the area being shut down or the goats being removed. Our Ambassador program is designed to educate users about mountain goats, mountain goat safety, and Leave No Trace principles.
If you’re looking for a way to gain field and public outreach experience, this is your chance, with an opportunity to work over the summer or during the school semester.
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