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The Family Forest Fish Passage Program helps private forestland owners replace fish-barrier culverts and other structures that keep trout, salmon and other fish from reaching upstream habitat

Sep 15 Announcements, Partners, Science

NW CASC Research on Climate-Resilient Design for Fish Passages is Part of Effort Winning 2020 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award

NW CASC-funded research on climate-resilient design for culvert and fish habitat restoration projects in Washington is part of a larger effort by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife that recently won a 2020 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award.

Aerial view of cove along the rugged Oregon coastline

Jul 16 Announcements, Science, People

WA Representative Derek Kilmer Invests in Climate Resilience, Showing Continued Support for the NW CASC

The recently passed FY21 House Interior Appropriations bill includes nearly $63 million to support the national network of Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC), including the Northwest CASC. These investments will allow the CASC network to continue to provide actionable science and research that directly address many of the climate-related challenges unique to different regions of the country.

Jun 1 Spotlights, Announcements, Publications, Partners, Science

Climate Change Refugia Special Issue: Buying Time for Biodiversity to Adapt in a Changing World

Human-caused climate change will rapidly alter ecosystems in the Northwest and around the world, putting species that inhabit them under severe stress. These sweeping ecological changes will leave little time for species and ecosystems to adapt to new conditions, resulting in extinctions and large-scale ecosystem transformations.

Bronze "W" at the entrance of a snowy campus

Feb 4 Announcements, Partners

NW CASC Consortium Universities Recognized with Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

The Carnegie Foundation recently announced that the University of Washington (UW), the NW CASC’s host institution, is a new recipient of its 2020 Community Engagement Classification. The Community Engagement classification recognizes institutions that have deep partnerships with local communities to enrich scholarship, teaching and learning; strengthen democracy and civic society; and advance the public good.

Person stands on top of a ridge overlooking the mountains at sunrise. The clouds and sky are bright pink with hues of yellow and gold.

Jan 14 Announcements, Science, Opportunity

NW CASC Funding Opportunity! 2020-21 Research Fellowship Program

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) invites proposals for its 2020-2021 Research Fellowship Program from graduate students at University of Washington (UW), Boise State University (BSU), Oregon State University (OSU), University of Montana (UM), Washington State University (WSU) and Western Washington University (WWU) and postdoctoral scholars at BSU, OSU, UM, WSU and WWU (this Fellowship cannot support postdocs at UW).

Nov 4 Announcements, Science, Opportunity

Funding Opportunity: NW CASC Seeks Fellowship Applications from Graduate Students & Postdocs at Oregon State University

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) invites proposals for its 2019-2020 Research Fellowship Program from graduate students and postdoctoral scientists at Oregon State University (2019-20 Fellows have already been selected from University of Washington, Boise State University, University of Montana, Washington State University, and Western Washington University).

Sunlight filters through fog and trees in an Oregon forest

Nov 4 Announcements, Partners, Science

NW CASC Welcomes Oregon State University as New Consortium Member

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is pleased to welcome Oregon State University (OSU) as our new University Consortium member, joining Boise State University, University of Montana, University of Washington, Washington State University and Western Washington University.

Oct 6 Announcements, Science, People

Meet the NW CASC’s 2019-2020 Research Fellows!

We are pleased to welcome the NW CASC’s 2019-2020 Research Fellows as they kick off their Fellowship activities this fall. These nine Fellows represent each of our consortium universities.
Throughout their Fellowship year, each Fellow will conduct research in close collaboration with regional natural resource managers and decision-makers to produce relevant science on climate change impacts and adaptation actions.

Nicole DeCrappeo rafts down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

May 8 Announcements, People

NW CASC Welcomes USGS Director Nicole DeCrappeo!

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is thrilled to welcome Nicole DeCrappeo as our U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Director! Nicole brings a strong research background, proven leadership skills and a deep commitment to advancing climate adaptation in our region.

Feb 8 Announcements, Science, Spotlights

Announcing NW CASC’s FY18 Project Portfolio

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is pleased to announce funding for ten new projects in Federal Fiscal Year 2018 that will bring scientists and natural resource managers together to help fish, wildlife and ecosystems adapt to climate change.