Careers

Environmental Law is “A variety of protections with the goal of protecting the environment. Environmental law is a “belt-and-suspenders” collection of laws that work together and often overlap in areas.”

Environmental science and protection technicians do laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those affecting public health.

Environmental scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policy makers, or work with industry to reduce waste.

Epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans.  They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education, and health policy.

America’s wildland firefighters have earned a reputation for being among the best in the world. These dedicated men and women endure exhausting work, harsh living conditions, and long separations from friends and family to protect our nation’s natural resources from the ravages of unwanted wildfir

Geoscientists study the physical aspects of the Earth, such as the compositions, structure, and processes, to learn about its past, present, and future.  Most geoscientists split their time between working in office and laboratories and working outdoors.