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May 20 Publications, Science, People

NW CASC-Funded Research Explores Remote Sensing of Nitrogen in Dryland Ecosystems

Former Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) Fellow Hamid Dashti is the lead author of a new paper that evaluates methods for measuring nitrogen in dryland ecosystems. As the climate warms, dryland ecosystems in the western United States are already experiencing change and becoming more susceptible to fire-prone, invasive species such as cheatgrass.

May 15 Events, People

Upcoming Panel Event on Creating Actionable Science through Community Collaboration

Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) University Deputy Director Meade Krosby will join a group of researchers from the University of Washington (UW) during an upcoming panel event about “Creating Fruitful Collaborations: Leaving the Deficit Model for the Engagement Model.” During this event, the panelists will discuss the importance of engaging with and building relationships with communities and stakeholders to develop actionable science that is used to meet real-world needs.

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.

Apr 23 Events, Science, People

NW CASC Joins Adaptation Practitioners from Across the Country at the National Adaptation Forum

On the heels of Earth Day, the National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) will be participating at the 4th National Adaptation Forum this week in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Forum brings together climate adaptation practitioners from across the country to exchange knowledge and tools for incorporating climate change into their work, to network with others in the adaptation community, and to participate in professional development opportunities.

Apr 4 People

NW CASC Welcomes New Postdoctoral Fellow

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is excited to welcome Mary Ann Rozance as our new Postdoctoral Fellow. Mary Ann joins us from Portland State University, where she received her PhD in Urban Studies and was also a Fellow through a National Science Foundation Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program.

Mar 25 Events, Science, People

Upcoming Panel Event on Wildfire with NW CASC University Director Amy Snover

Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center’s University Director Dr. Amy Snover will serve as a panelist during an upcoming Seminar “Fired Up: Building Wildfire Resilient Communities in a Changing Climate,” held at the University of Washington on March 27th as part of the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS) Seminar Series.

Kyra Freeman estimates streamflow with the USGS stream gauging method in the Upper North Fork Stillaguamish River

Jan 31 Science, People, Spotlights

Welcoming the NW CASC’s 2018-19 Research Fellows!

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is excited to welcome our 2018-2019 Fellows as they kick off their actionable science training this winter through their Knowledge to Action seminar course. These Fellows represent each of our five consortium universities across Washington, Idaho and Montana.

Sagebrush steppe in Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, southwest Wyoming

Dec 15 Publications, Science, People

NW CASC Fellow’s New Paper Evaluates Sagebrush-steppe Monitoring After Fire

Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) Fellow Cara Applestein is the lead author on a new paper that evaluates methods of monitoring sagebrush-steppe ecosystems after disturbance events such as wildfire.

Ashley Bagely at 2018 SER-SWS Regional Conference

Oct 25 Science, People

NW CASC Fellow Receives Award from Recent Ecological Restoration Conference

Ashley Bagley, NW CASC Fellow and master’s student in UW’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, won first place for her poster submission at the recent Restoring Resilient Communities in Changing Landscapes Conference, hosted by the Society for Ecological Restoration and the Society of Wetland Scientists.

Ben Dittbrenner evaluating a pond leveling device, used to manage beaver dams non-lethally

Oct 22 Publications, Science, People

Former NW CASC Fellow Ben Dittbrenner’s New Paper Explores the Role of Beavers in Urban Landscapes

Ben Dittbrenner, former NW CASC Fellow, PhD candidate in UW’s School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, and Executive Director of Beavers Northwest, is a coauthor on a new paper reintegrating the North American beaver in urban landscapes.