This guide is a general overview of the regional opportunities working in and for the outdoors.
by Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO)
There are three main levels of government in the United States: Federal, State, and Local. Each level of government has its own benefits and opportunities for careers in outdoor recreation and conservation. While there are many amazing opportunities to work for the federal government, working for a state, county, or city agency may have appealing benefits including:
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