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Patton Harbourt is one of CWP's newest Interns
How did you get started working on watersheds?
Growing up in Maryland, I felt environmental issues were at the forefront of many conversations in schools, communities, and the news. This inspired me to study Biology and Environmental Studies in college, with the goal of centering my career to aid in environmental solutios
What is your favorite part about working for the Center?
At the center I love I get to start reaching that goal by working with governments and communities to better the health of their watersheds
Which sea creature is your favorite?
It might not qualify as a ‘Sea Creature’, but I love River Otters. I previously interned at the Calvert Marine Museum as an aquarist in their Estuarian Biology Department. My favorite part of that job was being able to feed their two adorable Otters. Shout-out to Gracie and Calvert!
What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?
I’ve recently started to make some highly specialized/ focused playlists on Spotify. For example, I started with a list called ‘Songs that Count’ and any time I find a song I like that counts or focuses on a number, it gets added
What is your favorite river?
Definitely the St. Mary’s River. My college, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, is situated right along the river’s edge. I have numerous fond memories of spending hours at the waterfront during the warmer months, and it made for a unique college experience. I look forward to sometime going back now as an alumni.
If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would buy?
Buy another lottery ticket, got to ride the wave.
What do you want to make sure you do before you die?
I would want to try to complete an Iron-Man. So far, I have run a full triathlon, and I am training to run a 50K soon. So I might not be too far off, but I will need a lot more practice swimming and a much better bike before I sign up for one of those.
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