Behind the Scenes as West Multnomah SWCD Interns

By WMSWCD Admin | September 8, 2025
Three people look out over a lake.

Hi there, we’re James Tracy and Pavlina Slezak, seasonal interns at West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. We’re writing this in August, midway through our season as interns. We have been enjoying dynamic schedules based on seasonal priorities, our personal interests, and current staff members projects. It has been exciting to experience firsthand how…

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Meet Our 2025 Interns!

By WMSWCD Admin | April 23, 2025
James and his dog and Pavlina look at the camera in edited picture overlaid on a mountainous background and purple lines in the background.

We are excited to welcome our 2025 interns, who join us for a term from April through early October. They work on a variety of projects, from conservation plans and technical work in the office to site visits and invasives removal in our district. Welcome to the team, James and Pavlina! They each shared a…

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Meet Our 2024 Interns!

By WMSWCD Admin | April 24, 2024
Gloria on the left, Merek on the right

We are excited to welcome our 2024 interns, who join us for a term from April through early October. They work on a variety of projects, from conservation plans and technical work in the office to site visits and invasives removal in our district. Welcome to the team, Gladys and Merek! Gladys Nava-Jacobo (above left)…

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