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Fungal Bioremediation

By degrading petroleum hydrocarbons, heavy metals & other noxious chemicals, fungi are powerful bioremediation agents to counteract environmental pollution.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

M.S. Environmental Biotechnology / Mycoremediation

Prescott College – Environmental Studies

Graduate program with research track in fungal bioremediation (mycoremediation), contaminated site restoration, and applied environmental biotechnology.

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Internships

Mycoremediation & Environmental Restoration Intern

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)

Participate in applied research on fungal bioremediation, soil ecology, and contaminant degradation using biological processes in environmental restoration contexts.

Mentors

Tradd Cotter

Author, Organic Mushroom Farming & Mycoremediation / Mushroom Mountain

Practitioner author and educator in fungal bioremediation with hands-on training programs.

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Mentorship Network

Fungi Perfecti – Radical Mycology Network

Practitioner community led by mycology expert Paul Stamets with resources and mentorship for fungal bioremediation applications.

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Dr. Peter McCoy

Author, Radical Mycology / Fungi Futures Founder

Author and educator in radical mycology and bioremediation; runs workshops and practitioner mentorship programs.

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Mentorship Network

Mycological Society of America (MSA)

Professional network for mycologists with mentorship, career resources, and applied research connections in bioremediation.

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