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Recording Now Available: Northwest Weed Biocontrol in Changing Environments
The Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network recently hosted five speakers in a webinar exploring the impacts of climate variables on weed biocontrol agents and their success in the Northwest.
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What Remains After Wildfire on the Wet Westside of the Cascades?
What remains after wildfire in the typically wet forests of the northwest Cascades? The University of Washington’s School of Environmental and Forest Sciences recently sat down with UW postdoctoral researcher Jenna Morris and UW professor and researcher Brian Harvey to discuss the findings of a new study exploring how westside forests are shaped by infrequent and high-severity fires.
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NW CASC Internships Available at UW Through EarthLab Summer Internship Program
The NW CASC will be hosting three, paid summer internships for undergraduate students at the University of Washington through the EarthLab Summer Internship Program. The NW CASC-hosted internships will be focused on climate adaptation storytelling, regional climate partnerships, and invasive species and climate change; the deadline to apply is February 17, 2026.
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Now Accepting Applications for the NW CASC 2026-2027 Research Fellowship Program!
We are now accepting applications for our 2026-2027 Research Fellowship Program, which supports climate adaptation research and provides training in developing decision-relevant science. The deadline to submit applications is March 9, 2026.
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Upcoming Webinar: Northwest Weed Biocontrol in Changing Environments
The Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network, a program run by the NW CASC, is hosting a multi-speaker webinar Tuesday, January 27 at 12:30 p.m. PT on the impacts of different climate variables on weed biocontrol agents and their success in the Northwest.
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You’re Invited! Jan 22 Meet the NW CASC @ UW
Are you a University of Washington graduate student, postdoc or faculty member interested in or already working on climate impacts and/or adaptation research for Northwest species and ecosystems? If so, the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center invites you to an in-person showcase at the University of Washington on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 10am-12pm.
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Meet NW CASC’s 2025-26 Research Fellows and Faculty Fellows!
Join us in welcoming our new cohorts of NW CASC Research Fellows and Faculty Fellows! These Fellows will conduct one-year projects in collaboration with regional natural resource managers, while receiving training in the practice of actionable science.
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11/5 Webinar: Sharing Your Science with the Media to Highlight its Value to the Public
It’s never been more important to strengthen public support for the critical science that benefits society and our responses to climate change. In this webinar, Allison Agsten, Director of the Center for Climate Journalism and Communication at the University of Southern California Annenberg, will share practical steps for engaging with the media to communicate the value and impact of your science.
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Upcoming Webinar: Climate Resources Roundup
The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, consortium host of the NW CASC, will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, October 16 at 1:00 pm PT — Climate Resources Roundup: Taking Stock of Available Resources for Understanding and Responding to Climate Risks in Washington and the Northwest.
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Extreme Heat Deep Dive Products Now Available
After months of collaborative work, the NW CASC is excited to share a suite of products from its 2025 Deep Dive — Too Hot to Handle? Managing the Ecological Impacts of Extreme Heat in the Northwest — including a summary report, a key findings overview, three synthesis reports, a case study, compiled lists of relevant online tools, and a list of proposed project ideas.
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