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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) · 2 days ago

Summer 2026 Freshwater Ecosystems Policy Intern

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$10K/yr - $10K/yr

Start in 2026 Summer

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization seeking a Summer 2026 Freshwater Ecosystems Policy Intern. The intern will work with the Freshwater Ecosystems staff to monitor and research policy proposals and draft advocacy materials related to freshwater ecosystems protection.

AgricultureAquacultureEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringNational SecurityNon ProfitWildlife Conservation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Track legislative and policy proposals emerging from states, Congress, and Federal Agencies

Attend House and Senate hearings to monitor legislation related to NRDC’s priority issues

Research nature-based solutions to support clean water, build resilience to wildfire, and help communities adapt to climate change

Research Tribal wetland management programs and models as well as co-stewardship agreements between Tribes and public land management agencies

Develop advocacy materials related to the topics mentioned above

Engage in other land and freshwater ecosystems protection and restoration policy projects

Qualification

Public policyEnvironmental managementSustainabilityWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsInterest in environmental justiceEquityInclusionCommitment to NRDC valuesNature-based climate solutionsEcological restorationFreshwater protectionTeamwork

Required

Enrolled in a graduate program or recent graduate of a graduate program focused on public policy, law, environmental management, or sustainability

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Interest in environmental and social justice issues

Demonstrated commitment to principles of and competency in equity and inclusion, including contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Commitment to NRDC's mission and values

Preferred

Undergraduate or graduate exposure to nature-based climate solutions, ecological restoration principles and approaches, and/or freshwater protection or restoration policies

Company

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action organization.

Founded in 1970

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.nrdc.org/

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