CFANS

Expected changes in Minnesota’s climate and weather require organizations to develop adaptation strategies that are responsive, nimble, and efficient. This annual conference brings together citizens and representatives from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to inspire and encourage greater implementation of climate adaptation practices in communities throughout Minnesota.

In response to state and global needs, distinct but overlapping communities of researchers have grown at the University of Minnesota to address water resources issues and to inform the management of invasive species in aquatic and terrestrial environments. These communities have been fostered by interdisciplinary centers—the Water Resources Center (WRC), the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC), and the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC). Each center and community has unique assets of expertise, scientific approaches, and external relationships. 

This internship fair gives students a chance to connect with 50+ employers including Clean Water Action, Como Zoo, Geronimo Energy, MN Pollution Control, MnTAP, National Park Service, Pace Analytical, USDA Forest Service, Wildlife Rehab Center and many more.