Nina Trusso - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

I will be working as an aquatic ecology intern at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. I’m an aspiring
scientist, passionate conservationist, and California sunshine enthusiast. With my various field jobs I’ve
gotten to know some real California natives like Southern Steelhead Trout, California Red-Legged Frogs,
Western Pond Turtles, and San Francisco Garter Snakes. This summer I’m excited to catch up with these
old friends and meet new ones in my new home in the Marin Headlands. I want to pursue a career
in watershed management and restoration of natural hydrological processes in California’s Bay Area.
This internship is a great introduction to watershed restoration projects being done in this area as well
as the people doing them. After this summer I will be starting my Master’s degree in Environmental
Management focused on hydrology at the University of San Francisco. My favorite hobby is ultimate
frisbee!