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ORISE Research Opportunity Available Through North Central & Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Centers
An ORISE research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) through the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) and the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC), supporting their work producing science to inform on-the-ground climate adaptation planning by natural and cultural resource managers.
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UW Climate Impacts Group is Hiring a Research Science to Focus on Hydrology
The UW Climate Impacts Group (CIG) is hiring a new, full-time Research Scientist with a focus on hydrologic change in the northwestern U.S. The Research Scientist will work with CIG’s lead scientists to co-produce applied research, synthesize literature and engage with partners on climate impacts and adaptation related to hydrologic change in the region.
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UW Climate Impacts Group is Hiring a Research Scientist to Focus on Ecosystems & Invasive Species
The UW Climate Impacts Group is hiring a new, full-time Research Scientist with a focus on ecosystems and invasive species. The Research Scientist will support co-produced research and synthesis projects led by the Climate Impacts Group’s senior scientists and work with the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center to coordinate the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network.
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Faces of Adaptation: Meet Amelia Marchand
Amelia Marchand is the NW CASC’s Tribal Liaison through the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI). Amelia has 24 years working in the cultural and natural resource fields. Her professional work and personal experiences have increased her dedication to Indigenous rights, environmental justice and the implementation of socially equitable solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation that not only honor values of community and reciprocity, but also heal wounds from intergenerational trauma and institutional colonialism.
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Now Open! Early-Bird Registration for the 2022 Tribal Leaders Climate Change Summit Through Nov 1
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians is holding its 5th Annual Tribal Leaders Climate Change Summit, which will engage Tribal leaders and citizens, Tribal staff, Tribal youth and collaborators in conversations about navigating the cultural, economic and social challenges of climate change.
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NW CASC Advisory Committee Member Davia Palmeri Receives WAFWA President’s Award
NW CASC advisory committee member Davia Palmeri — Conservation Policy Coordinator at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) — recently received the President’s Award from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife (WAFWA).
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How do Climate Change and Invasive Species Affect Native Trout Distributions in the Northwest? Find Out in Upcoming Northwest RISCC Webinar
The Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (NW RISCC) Network is hosting its summer webinar — Threats to the Conservation of Native Fish in the Northwestern United States: RADical Approaches to the Intersection of Climate Change & Aquatic Invasive Species — tomorrow, July 21st, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 pm PT.
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Upcoming Grasslands & Climate Trainings for Conservation Practitioners
A new training series for grasslands conservation practitioners introduces the science of climate change, explores climate impacts on grasslands and discusses adaptation options available.
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is teaming up with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the North Central CASC and South Central CASC to put on this series, which started in May and will continue into the fall.
Hiring Opportunities: Leadership Positions at CIG and NW CASC!
Do you want to help lead climate adaptation research across the Northwest? The UW Climate Impacts Group and the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center are hiring! The Climate Impacts Group is seeking a Director and the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is seeking a Deputy University Director.
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The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group is Hiring a Director
The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, host of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, is hiring a director. The Director will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Group’s research, education and stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at improving societal and ecological resilience to climate variability and change and will represent the Climate Impacts Group on a regional and national scale.
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