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August 16 Events

NW CASC University Director Amy Snover on Climate Change and the Future of Outdoor Adventuring

For many living in the Northwest, the natural beauty and the diversity of landscapes and recreation opportunities are central to the identity of this special place we call home. But as climate change brings impacts like wildfires, smoke, heat and reduced snowpack, many outdoor recreationists are wondering what these impacts mean for the future of recreation in the Northwest.

July 23 Events, Partners, Opportunity

Upcoming Webinar on Bureau of Indian Affairs Funding Opportunity to Support Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals is hosting a webinar this Friday, July 23rd at 10am PT about a current funding opportunity through the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Resilience Program, which will will support the hiring of Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons in Alaska, the Northwest and the Southwest.

Close-up photo of plant Japanese knotweed

Sept 15-16, 2021 Events, Partners, Science

Register for the 1st NW Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change Network Symposium this Fall!

Registration is now open for the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network’s virtual symposium, September 15-16, 2021. This symposium will bring together bring together managers, scientists and other practitioners to discuss the nexus of climate change, extreme events such as wildfires and droughts, and invasive species management in the Northwest.

September 15-16, 2021 Events, Partners, Science

Save the Date! Northwest Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change 2021 Virtual Symposium

The Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Virtual Symposium is coming up in September 2021! Join this convening of managers, scientists and other practitioners to discuss the nexus of climate change, extreme events and invasive species management in the Northwest.

March 30 Events, Partners, Science

TONIGHT! Join the UW Climate Impacts Group lecture, The Next Twenty-Five Years: Building a Climate-Resilient Future

The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, host of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, is presenting its third and final virtual lecture in its 25th anniversary series – The Next 25 Years: Building a Climate-Resilient Future — tonight at 5 p.m.

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April 6-8, 2021 Events, Partners, Science

Register Today for the Northwest Climate Conference

Registration for the 2021 Northwest Climate Conference, taking place April 6-8, is now available! You can register here for either general registration ($150), student registration ($25), or apply to be considered for a full scholarship.

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Camas root is a traditional food from the Salish Kootenai culture and the tradition of gathering of the food is being passed down to younger generations.

November 16 Events, Spotlights, Webinar

Register for the NW CASC’s Fall Webinar: Improving Ethical Practice in Transdisciplinary Research Projects

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is hosting its fall skills-building webinar on Improving Ethical Practice in Transdisciplinary Research Projects on Monday, November 16th at 10:00 AM (PT). This webinar will explore ethical concepts to consider to better account for working with individuals, communities and organizations as partners in, rather than subjects of, transdisciplinary research.

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Nov 3 Announcements, Events, Partners, Science

University of Washington Climate Impacts Group Celebrates 25 Years of Climate Resilience

This year, the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, host of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, celebrates 25 years of building climate resilience across the Northwest through a series of virtual lectures and other events related to climate resilience.

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Nov 2 Events, Science, Opportunity

Northwest Climate Conference: Call for Abstracts

The Northwest Climate Conference Program Committee invites practitioners, scientists, tribal members and community organizers working to build a climate-resilient Northwest to submit abstracts for the 11th Northwest Climate Conference. Abstracts are due Friday, November 27.

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April 6-8, 2021 Events, Partners, Science

Save The Date! Northwest Climate Conference to be Held April 6-8, 2021

The 11th Northwest Climate Conference (NWCC), hosted by the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, will be held Tuesday, April 6—Thursday, April 8, 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the conference will be held entirely online.