{"id":78097,"date":"2017-09-24T16:43:01","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T23:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-clm-blog.pantheonsite.io\/?p=78097"},"modified":"2017-09-24T16:43:01","modified_gmt":"2017-09-24T23:43:01","slug":"0-hours-remaining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.clminternship.org\/?p=78097","title":{"rendered":"“0 Hours Remaining”"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s surreal to see “0 hours remaining” in my time sheet submission box. \u00a0I have been reading old blogs and reflecting on my experience, noting that the reader is a different person than the author was. \u00a0I scrutinize my writing as a better scientist now and ask questions that I didn’t know to ask before. \u00a0Granted I’m just now approaching the learning curve here in my final weeks as an intern, (I guess that’s normal for seasonal work). \u00a0So much to learn!<\/p>\n

I started out so ambitious and motivated. \u00a0I was keying out a plant a day in my spare time, researching on my time off. \u00a0By the end of June, it dawned on my that most BLM offices are below 7500 ft. in the western deserts of the country, things I knew but didn’t really consider. \u00a0It’s hot out there! \u00a0I learned the importance of taking personal time seriously, cooling off, chilling out. \u00a0Four, ten-hour shifts are enough time spent practicing your trade.<\/p>\n

I feel very lucky in the sense that my work here has been so varied. \u00a0I have touched every aspect of the scientific process including data collection, data entry, and data analysis. \u00a0I’ve accomplished this using various tools: maps, gps, ArcMap, excel, access, and Avenza, to name a few. \u00a0We have performed at least half a dozen different types of monitoring techniques on a regular basis.\u00a0I’ve learned very applicable skills and also very practical things, like how to dress and prepare properly while working in the field, how much water to bring to work, and the beauty of large brimmed goofy hats.<\/p>\n

My favorite part of this work is watching all the components come together. \u00a0Lately, we have been working on the big cactus project with Sclerocactus glaucus<\/em>, the Colorado Hookless Cactus. \u00a0In short, there is hopes to de-list this species. \u00a0My job was to compile the geospatial data from 3 field offices and the Colorado Natural Heritage Program in ArcMap. \u00a0The GIS specialist and I spent nearly a month fine tuning this data so we could get it down to one workable layer. \u00a0Through this experience, (by which an entire blog could be written) I went from having no knowledge base in ArcMap to being semi-competent with it.<\/p>\n

When we were finally able to pull a random sample, we got to actually go out in the field and put it to work. \u00a0Last week we went out to do point-in-time monitoring with Carol Dawson and her crew from the state office, and the ladies from the Grand Junction Field Office. \u00a0I spend my time in the office looking at the old data, finding the best numbers and dates to determine which point we will visit next. \u00a0It is incredible. \u00a0I am being challenged and having so much fun.<\/p>\n

One recommendation that I will abide by next season is to JOURNAL EVERY DAY!!! I have done so many \u00a0things this season that I have forgotten. \u00a0Especially these big projects need to be documented on a daily basis. \u00a0I will be religious about this in the future.<\/p>\n

I already can’t wait for next season. \u00a0I have so much to build on the knowledge base I’ve acquired here at the Uncompahgre Field Office. \u00a0I’m leaving with a fresh feeling of just getting started, which is more than I could’ve asked for. \u00a0My experience with CLM has been PRICELESS. \u00a0THANK YOU!<\/p>\n

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Sclerocactus glaucus, “the most expensive easter egg hunt in the world”<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sunset over Crawford, Gunnison Sage Grouse habitat<\/p><\/div>\n

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Carol Dawson, Phil Krenning, Robyn Oster, and My Finger, easter-egg (cactus) hunting in a rocky patch of opuntia<\/p><\/div>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

Misty Sanone<\/p>\n

Uncompahgre Field Office<\/p>\n

Montrose, CO<\/p>\n

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