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Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
- College of the Environment
- University of Washington

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The mission of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is to deliver science to help fish, wildlife, water, land and people adapt to a changing climate

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Aerial view of a turquoise river meeting the Detroit Dam in Oregon.

Sep 23 Partners, Opportunity

UW Climate Impacts Group is Hiring a Research Scientist Specializing in Water Management — Apply by 9/27!

Do you specialize in research at the intersection of water management and climate resilience? The UW Climate Impacts Group is looking for a mid-career research scientist who has experience working on applied water resources projects, advanced analytical skills using spatial and quantitative analysis methods, familiarity with mixed methods research approaches, and has a highly collaborative mindset.

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NW CASC Faculty Fellows participate in a workshop.

Jul 17 Announcements, Opportunity

2027 Faculty Fellowship Program Application Deadline Extended to 8/31

The deadline for the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center’s 2027 Faculty Fellowship Program has been extended to August 31. This program provides one year of funding for climate adaptation research, while providing training in developing actionable science.

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Spotlight

A pair of Cascade red foxes in their den at a ski area, one of the few places where human development enters Cascade red fox habitat.

Aug 20 Science, Spotlights

Shifting Ranges, Striking Changes: How Climate Change is Reshaping Life for the Elusive, Snow-Loving Canada Lynx and Cascade Red Fox

Written by Ashley Ingalsbe, summer 2026 NW CASC climate adaptation storytelling intern
Stretching nearly 700 miles, the Cascade Mountain Range has long served as a critical refuge for countless high-elevation, climate-sensitive species.

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