Shorebird Intern Funding

$48,000 donated for 2023 shorebird interns

Since 2021, Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore has funded a total of over $100,000 for the shorebird intern program. This vital program supports four interns for 16 weeks. The interns work alongside the seashore’s professional staff performing vital shorebird protection and monitoring work.

Some shorebird species are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, and therefore the park has a positive requirement to protect them. This is also aligned with National Park Service priorities for wildlife protection. In addition to helping the park fulfill this vital function, the interns receive hands-on experience in natural resource management, they are exposed to different NPS careers, and they build their resumes. Many interns go on to paid positions with the National Park Service or they return to school for advanced degrees.