News & Events | Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center

Aug 26 Partners, Science, People

Faces of Adaptation: Coral Avery

Coral Avery is an enrolled member of the Shawnee Tribe and grew up in San Diego County, California. She is a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Pathways Program Intern working closely with NW CASC Tribal Liaison Chas Jones for both the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) and NW CASC in youth climate programming.

Aug 6 Science, People

NW CASC’s Amy Snover Discusses Value of CASC Program with WA Representative Derek Kilmer

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center’s (NW CASC) University Director, Dr. Amy Snover, recently talked with WA Representative Derek Kilmer about the unique work of the Climate Adaptation Science Centers and how Congress’ continued support for building climate resilience through investments in the CASC program is helping the Northwest and the country as a whole prepare for and adapt to a changing climate.

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 18 Publications, Science, People

NW CASC’s Mary Ann Rozance and Colleagues Receive Award for Course Design on Environmental Policy, Planning and Activism

Urban rivers, though central to human life, are often places of conflict and racial inequities caused by uneven power dynamics. Why is this? How are decisions made about urban environments and what are the social and ecological outcomes of these decisions?

Jun 1 Partners, Science, People

Faces of Adaptation: Sean Finn

Sean Finn lives in Boise, Idaho and is a Science Coordinator in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Science Applications Program. Sean’s work mostly involves infusing science into conservation decision-making across large landscapes.

May 26 Events, Partners, Science, People

Hear from NW CASC & CIG Scientists at Upcoming EarthLab Showcase

Interested in the work happening at the University of Washington and beyond to address climate change and other large-scale environmental challenges? The UW EarthLab All-Hands Showcase is your opportunity to attend virtual lightning talks from more than 20 professionals all working toward a healthier, more sustainable future.

Apr 16 Partners, Science, People

Faces of Adaptation: Davia Palmeri

Davia Palmeri is the Conservation Policy Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), representing the agency on the NW CASC Stakeholder Advisory Committee. In her role at ODFW, she helps the Department prepare for and respond to crosscutting conservation issues between its fish and wildlife divisions, including climate change, renewable energy development and conservation funding.

Aerial view of narrow strip of land lined by homes between Pacific Ocean and Tillamook Bay

Mar 31 Events, Science, People

NW CASC University Director to Give Livecast Briefing on Linking Science and Action for Environmental and Energy Study Institute’s Climate Adaptation Data Week

NW CASC University Director Dr. Amy Snover will be giving a Livecast lunchtime briefing for Congressional staff and the broader community sponsored by the non-partisan Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) on Thursday, April 16th at 9 AM (PT).

Feb 6 Partners, People

Faces of Adaptation: Meet Ronda Strauch

Ronda Strauch is the Climate Change Research and Adaptation Advisor at Seattle City Light. Ronda recently obtained her PhD from the University of Washington in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in landslide and hydrologic modeling.

Green rolling field under a pink and orange sky with a building in the distance

Jan 22 Events, Partners, People

NW CASC Leadership Visits Washington State University

Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) University Director, Dr. Amy Snover, and Federal Director, Dr. Nicole DeCrappeo, will be visiting Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman today to meet students and faculty and to give a seminar about the NW CASC.