The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking watercraft inspector interns for the upcoming boating season. These inspectors are stationed at public accesses on lakes and rivers infested with invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels. The deadline to apply is March 18.

“We’re looking for enthusiastic young adults interested in doing important environmental conservation work,” said Heidi Wolf, DNR watercraft inspection program coordinator. “Watercraft inspectors inform and educate the public about harmful aquatic invasive species and the threat they pose to Minnesota waters.”

Other duties include assisting with access posting, conducting invasive plant removal and other natural resource projects. These are full-time temporary internships that start in late April and run through the end of October, with flexibility for students still in school.

Positions are available in the seven-county metro area, Wright and Chisago counties, along the Mississippi River, and in Duluth, Brainerd, and Spicer/Willmar.

Applicants must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license. For more information or to request an application, contact Heidi Wolf at (651) 297-4891 or write to: DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, Box 25, St. Paul, MN 55155-4025. Applications and a complete job description also can be found on the DNR’s Web site at: www.dnr.state.mn.us.