Soil and water conservation specialists provide technical assistance to those concerned about the quality and quantity of our water and soil . Farmers and private landowners often hire soil and water conservation specialists to develop plans to make the land productive. They develop plans to prevent water pollution and land erosion. Government agencies use them to monitor water quality, preserve water supplies, and conserve water. Since most conservation scientists are employed by government agencies, they have a standard schedule of 40 hours per week, with the exception of emergencies and the need to respond to disasters such as floods and fires. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012, the median annual salary for conservation scientists was $61,100 (U.S. Department of Labor). The work environment is mixed between office work, laboratories and outside field work. Some even travel to give educational presentations to young people in schools and businesses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for conservation scientists is expected to remain about the same, with an increase of less than 1%. Employment of conservation scientists in 2012 was 22,100 and is expected to see a slight increase to 22,300 jobs (U.S. Department of Labor). Biologist/ZoologistBiologists and zoologists study the behavior, physiology, distribution, and how animals interact with their habitat or ecosystem. . They also play an important role in determining the factors that humans have on wildlife and their habitats and in finding solutions to these problems. Many spend their time conducting research and writing about their findings. After conducting in-depth research on a particular topic, they often give presentations... middle of article...... internship (Clark, 2003). Why we need conservation Humans have destroyed animals and vegetation by clearing land and "developing" land for agriculture, housing, factories, roads, and other uses than those for which they were intended. Animal domestication and mass production have had a major impact on our natural resources. Overuse of natural resources has disrupted the ecological balance of the environment, leading to the extinction of species, pollution of the environment. water and air and the disruption of the natural food chain (Sanderson, 2002). Without people to help regulate and protect some of these lands, this could be catastrophic for many species of animals and plants. (Conservation of Natural Resources) If we want our future generations to see the plants and animals we see today, we must protect our wildlife and conserve our natural resources...