Jacob Howell worked as a Fisheries volunteer at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve during the 2013 field season. The park supervisor notes that Jacob gained experience with fisheries techniques and wilderness skills over the summer by working on remote projects. By the end of the season, Jacob could work independently or with minimal supervision. The supervisor also says Jacob worked well with different crews, is hardworking, friendly, and eager to learn new skills.

1. United States Department of the Interior
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Mile 106.8 Richardson Hwy. P.O. Box 439
Copper Center, AK 99573-0439
907 822 5234 Fax 907 822 7216
http://www.nps.gov/wrst
September 13, 2013
To Whom It May Concern:
Jacob Howell worked at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) during the 2013
field season. He was hired by us as a Fisheries volunteer through the Student Conservation
Association (SCA).
Jacob worked on several fisheries projects in semi-remote and remote areas of the park, and
gained experience and confidence in fisheries techniques and wilderness skills throughout the
summer. By the end of the summer I was confident in his abilities to work independently or with
minimum supervision on projects.
Jacob worked with several different crews during our field season and got along well with all of
them. He is active, friendly, works hard and is a good crew member. He brought good outdoor
skills to the job and learned new ones during his time here at WRST. He is well mannered,
respectful and eager to learn new things.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Molly McCormick
Fisheries Biologist
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park/Preserve
907.822.7280
molly_mccormick@nps.giv