My name is Mitchel Dilger, and I recently graduated from CSU this summer with a degree in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability with a minor in Business Administration. While I was finishing my degree, I was fortunate enough to be a Siegele Intern with Colorado Natural Heritage Program, which has been one of the most educational experiences of my adult life. During my time as a Siegele Intern, I was assigned to several projects across Colorado and Wyoming including wetland monitoring at the Great Sand Dunes, grassland work in Thunder Basin National Grassland in Wyoming, and preserve management work at Phantom Canyon with The Nature Conservancy. I have learned so much about conservation work throughout this field season and it’s safe to say that this internship has inspired me to continue working within this field to improve conservation efforts across Colorado. Along with these amazing projects, I had the opportunity to work with mentors in the conservation field that were dedicated to help improve my field research skills as I enter my professional career. Their enthusiasm about conservation has been really eye opening to see and their years of hard work in the conservation field has inspired me to dedicate my career to preserving ecosystems across Colorado.
