The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) at the University of Washington is dedicated to sustaining healthy freshwater and marine environments. Within SAFS is Columbia Basin Research (CBR), a research center that provides public data access and quantitative approaches to issues involving Salmon and Steelhead migrating through regulated river systems.
CBR consists of a group of a dozen employees dedicated to providing important data services and research to the region. 

Steven Roberts is seeking two undergraduate students (or recent graduates) to participate in a funded summer research opportunity through the University of Washington eScience Institute.
The program supports undergraduate researchers interested in exploring how emerging AI tools can be applied to scientific research. Participants will work full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 weeks beginning June 22, 2026, as part of a cohort of students from across the UW system. 

The Applied Ecology Lab within the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences is hiring one part-time undergraduate research assistant to help with angler surveys on Lake Sammamish this summer (end of June-beginning of September). This work will contribute to ongoing Kokanee salmon conservation efforts by the Kokanee Work Group and Trout Unlimited through the collection of data on what fish species recreational anglers are targeting and catching in Lake Sammamish. 

A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) located in Tacoma, Washington. The USGS mission is to monitor, analyze, and predict current and evolving dynamics of complex human and natural Earth-system interactions and to deliver actionable intelligence at scales and timeframes relevant to decision makers. As the Nation’s largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, USGS collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides science about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. 

The Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) program is an undergraduate summer internship program designed to link dedicated engineering, chemistry, sustainability and environmental sciences students with business and industry in Washington. Interns research identified pollution prevention opportunities at a Host Business to analyze, recommend, and/or implement process changes to find and use safer chemical alternatives, reduce hazardous and solid wastes, conserve energy and water, reduce water contaminants and emissions, increase efficiency and cost savings, and improve employee health and safety. 

Do you want to gain hands-on experience in salmon habitat restoration and construction in the Skagit watershed? Join the fish passage construction team for a summer of fun, fish, and learning new skills in a sporty high vis vest and a hard hat! This intern will assist the Habitat Restoration Program with tasks associated with fish passage project planning and construction monitoring. 

King County is launching a new program to prepare two undergraduate students from King County communities for early-career positions at environmental science agencies.
The basics: This is a paid ($24.77/hr), full-time (40 hrs/week) summer job working alongside career environmental scientists to learn hands-on field safety, research, and professional skills. In addition to on-the-job training, you’ll have access to a Career Pathways Coach to turn your goals into future opportunities. 

The Applied Ecology Lab within the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences is hiring two part-time undergraduate research assistants to assist with angler surveys on Lake Sammamish this spring (mid-March to the end of May). This work will contribute to ongoing Kokanee salmon conservation efforts by the Kokanee Work Group and Trout Unlimited through the collection of data on what fish species recreational anglers are targeting and catching in Lake Sammamish. 

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is recruiting candidates to fill the Fisheries Laboratory Technician position located at the AFSC Age and Growth Lab based in Seattle, Washington. To learn more and apply, visit the full job posting.
Job Description
Fisheries Technicians perform duties related to the protection, preservation, propagation, and sampling of fish species and the preservation or enhancement of their habitat. 

The Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) is recruiting for two paid internship positions this summer. Applications are due on Friday, February 13. For more information and to apply, visit the individual job postings, linked below.
Summer Student Intern – Natural Resources Field
This summer position with Snohomish PUD’s Natural Resources team will support terrestrial and aquatic resource management at Snohomish PUD’s hydroelectric projects by monitoring forest canopy gaps, snags, and other habitat features, as well as conducting noxious weed surveys.