Land Trust or Preserve Managers

There are many ways to explore a career in land and water conservation. Read up on land and water conservation in the library; contact nonprofit land trusts or federal agencies for information about current projects, volunteer opportunities and internships, publications, and membership; or check out the degree programs at local universities. The Internet is another rich source of up-to-date information; some sites are listed at the end of this article.

Other ways to learn more about this career include participating in information interviews and job-shadowing experiences with land trust or preserve managers and getting involved in summer exploration programs in conservation science and related fields that are offered by colleges and universities.