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Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge Description of Area Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge consists of 34,886 acres of mostly freshwater marsh. Waterfowl in excess of 300,000 ducks and 80,000 geese use the refuge for winter resting and feeding. Spring and fall migrations of neotropical migrants are seen in abundance. Over 228 species of birds have been documented on the refuge. A 3,345 acre wilderness area has been designated in the southern portions of the refuge. Major Duties 1. Shorebird and Waterfowl Surveys -- Periodically surveys flooded agricultural fields and records shorebird and waterfowl species and numbers by habitat. 2. Water Quality Monitoring -- Takes water samples monthly and analyzes samples using various methods. 3. Vegetation Surveys -- In the summer, collects vegetative data in freshwater marshes and moist soil units. Fall seed production will be measured. When plants are flowering, collects samples for identification and pressing. 4. Computer Data Entry -- Enters data into spreadsheets. Conducts statistical analysis and prepares graphs or tables, etc. 5. Hunter Bag Checks -- Conducts bag checks on deer hunters in October and collects information on sex, weight, and age. Waterfowl bag checks are conducted periodically throughout the state waterfowl season and data are collected on species, sex, band numbers, and catch per unit effort. 6. Creel Census --During the spring and summer, collects data on species and numbers of fish harvested. Assists with population surveys. 7. Wading Bird Nesting -- During spring and summer records numbers of nests by species in our wading bird rookeries. 8. Other -- Assists with nest box maintenance, construction, placement, and monitoring. Conducts water control maintenance, other wildlife surveys, bird banding, building and grounds maintenance, habitat maintenance, habitat restoration, boundary posting construction, etc.
Period of Employment: Entire year as funds permit. Conditions -- A bunk house and/or trailer is available that would possibly be shared with one other person. A small stipend ($10.00 per working day) to cover groceries would be reimbursed to the intern/volunteer while staying in refuge housing. Equipment and transportation would be provided for all work. On the job accident insurance is provided through workmen's compensation. Weather is hot and humid for most of the year, but can be freezing for short periods of the winter. Mosquitoes and deer flies can be abundant, depending on the time of day, vegetation, and wind conditions. Access to the refuge is mostly by boat, with limited access by vehicle. How to Apply -- Send current resume, 3 references, and a copy of your drivers' license to the address given below. Selected individuals will be notified. For Further Information -- Contact: Wayne Syron Phone: 337-774-5923 email: wayne_syron@fws.gov
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Southeast Region
Last Updated:
2/18/09
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