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NW CASC University Director Talks to Journal Nature About Making a Difference in Academia
Dr. Meade Krosby, University Director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, recently spoke with Nature about finding a path in academia that has allowed her to do meaningful work helping society prepare for climate change.
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We’re Hiring a Deputy University Director!
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is hiring a Deputy University Director to play a leading role in the NW CASC’s efforts to foster actionable adaptation science across the Northwest.
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NW CASC University Director Amy Snover recognized in King County Proclamation and letter from WA Governor Inslee
As Amy’s time with the UW Climate Impacts Group and NW CASC draws to a close, colleagues and leaders from across the Northwest have expressed the profound impact that Amy has had on helping the Northwest prepare for the impacts of climate change.
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Q&A with Amy Snover, Outgoing University Director of the NW CASC and Director of the UW Climate Impacts Group
Dr. Amy Snover recently sat down with UW News to reflect on her 20+ years at the Climate Impacts Group, what she’s most proud of, and share her thoughts on overcoming hopelessness in the face of climate change.
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Faces of Adaptation: Meet Joe Casola
Dr. Joe Casola, a new member of the NW CASC’s Advisory Committee, serves as the Western Regional Climate Service Director at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
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New Chapter for NW CASC University Director Amy Snover
Dr. Amy Snover, University Director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) and Director of the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, is retiring on June 15, 2022. Amy has led the NW CASC since 2017 and has worked for the Climate Impacts Group for more than 20 years, serving as the Director for nearly a decade.
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Faces of Adaptation: Meet Paul Heimowitz
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Paul Heimowitz serves as the Invasive Species Coordinator for the Ecological Services Program in the Portland regional office. In his role, Paul is involved in invasive species management at a range of scales — from working with specific field offices to leading projects across the region.
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Local Artist, Climate Impacts Group Collaborate to Share Vision for Climate-Resilient Future
Ever wonder what a climate-resilient future might look like? How the communities, wildlife and landscapes might compare to what we see in the Pacific Northwest now? Local artist Claire Sianna Seaman and the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, host of the NW CASC, are helping us envision this future with a painting depicting climate resilience in the Pacific Northwest region.
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Faces of Adaptation: Mary Ann Rozance
Mary Ann Rozance, former Actionable Science Postdoctoral Fellow with the NW CASC, recently started a new position as Senior Associate at Cascadia Consulting Group!
In her new role, Mary Ann is helping develop climate action plans and vulnerability assessments for cities, counties and other clients.
NW CASC Research Explores Impacts of Warming Winters on Deer and Elk Survival
A new story in the Wildlife Management Institute’s Outdoor News Bulletin explores how researchers from the NW CASC, Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and University of Idaho are investigating how warmer winters in the interior Pacific Northwest are affecting wildlife populations.
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