Clark Family School
of Environment and Sustainability
Enacting new ways to thrive as global citizens.
We empower students to foster community transitions to ecologically resilient, economically sustainable and socially-just energy, food, water and land-use systems. Our students have monitored forests on snowshoes, managed a campus organic farm, addressed climate change and collaborated with diverse global communities.
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AREAS OF STUDY
The Western Alliance for Reclamation Management (WARM) is hiring an Americorps Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA). Here’s a bit more about the position including how to apply, and I appreciate anything you can do to share this opportunity:
Join the Western Alliance for Reclamation Management (WARM) as an AmeriCorps VISTA member and play a vital role in advancing mine reclamation efforts that restore lands and protect water resources. Based at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO, this one-year position begins on May 5 and focuses on capacity-building initiatives, including fundraising, grant writing, and partnership development. You'll also help coordinate a hands-on summer mine reclamation field course in Durango, CO, collaborating with universities, industry leaders, nonprofits, and government agencies. This role offers a unique opportunity to support workforce development in the reclamation field while contributing to real-world environmental solutions. Benefits include a living allowance, health coverage, and an education award or end-of-service stipend. Apply now to help shape the future of mine reclamation and make a lasting impact on our landscapes and communities!
Click here for directions on how to apply.
Click here for more information on the 2025 VISTA Living Allowance.
You can also share this opportunity by following, liking, and sharing at:
[linkedin.com/company/westernreclamation]WARM LinkedIn
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2024 Community Forum
M.S. Ecology & Master in Environmental Management Student Final Presentations!
Thank you for joining us on May 1st - 3rd 2024 on Western Colorado University’s Campus at the University Center Theater
Thank you for joining the Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability in celebrating our graduating Master in Environmental Management students and Master of Science in Ecology students at the 2024 Community Forum. Our MEM students shared the outcomes of their 600-hour-project work and our MSE students shared the findings of their extensive research.
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Clark SES Network
Explore the expansive network of partners of the Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability.
The ENVS Network documents people, organizations, and projects involved with the Clark School. Each year, Master in Environment Management students complete a 600 hour project, connecting people and organizations worldwide. If you are interested in participating in this network, send an email to: mem@western.edu.
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