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Fast-moving water flows over large rocks in a stream surrounded by lush vegetation.

Dec 8 Publications, Partners, Science, Spotlights

New NW CASC Report Outlines Research and Coordination Needs for Managing Northwest Stream Permanence in a Changing Climate

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center’s 2021 Deep Dive convened Northwest communities, natural resource managers and scientists to collaboratively review what is known about stream permanence and and how it affects people and places in the region: a new report, accompanied by a key findings document and a list of tools and resources – outlines results from this collaborative process, including research and capacity needs for understanding and responding to changes in stream permanence.

Upcoming Webinar on New Status of Tribes and Climate Change Report

Register for the first webinar in a series focused on the Status of Tribes and Climate Change (STACC) report, a new report written by a working group and convened by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Tribes & Climate Change Program.

A flock of nine northern pintail ducks in flight.

Aug 25 Publications, Partners, Science

New publication by NW CASC Scientists and Partners Bridges Gap Between Evolutionary Biology and Applied Conservation

A new publication from Northwest and National Climate Adaptation Science Center researchers and partners helps bridge the disconnect between evolutionary biology and applied conservation by providing evolutionary biologists with advice on how to make adaptive capacity research more accessible for conservation practitioners.

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Spanish versions of two special reports from the Climate Impacts Group are displayed in the grass.

Jun 23 Publications, Partners

Announcing Two Spanish-Language Reports on Climate Impacts in Washington

The UW Climate Impacts Group, host of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, and several community partners are excited to share two Spanish-language reports on the impacts of climate change for Washington State.

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Close-up of three, young coho salmon under water.

Apr 26 Publications, Science, Spotlights

Fish Rescue in a Changing Climate

Life as a salmon is tough. Salmon travel long distances from stream to sea and back again, meeting obstacles every step of the way. As climate change alters their habitats, their journeys are expected to become even more challenging.

Feb 26 Publications, Science, Spotlights

A New Framework for Assessing Beaver-Related Restoration

Climate change and streams in the Northwest
Beavers are a fascinating and charismatic creature of the Northwest, but did you know they also play an important role in shaping our streams and rivers?

Jan 7 Publications, Science

Fifth Oregon Climate Assessment Describes What Latest Climate Science Means for Oregon and Opportunities to Adapt

Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center’s (NW CASC) Tribal Liaison, Chas Jones, and Bureau of Indian Affairs Pathways Intern, Coral Avery, were among authors on the Fifth Oregon Climate Assessment, which was published this week.

Dec 18 Publications, Partners, Science, Spotlights

Recurring, Large-Scale Drought Patterns Shape Forest Recovery After Wildfires

Large and severe wildfires, like those recently experienced across much of the West, are expected to become more common as the climate changes. In addition to the obvious damage and disruption these wildfires wreak on human communities, there is a lesser-known side effect of growing concern to managers and researchers — that some forests may not be able to recover from more intense wildfires under hotter and drier conditions brought on by climate change.

Oct 21 Publications, Science, People

NW CASC Paper Calls for Transforming Science Training to Build Capacity for Actionable Climate Adaptation Science

How can we mobilize science to support the transformational global action required by climate change? By creating a new type of scientist. A new open-access paper in the journal Environmental Research Letters emphasizes the need for science training that builds collaborative science skills at different career stages to develop a strong community of practice around actionable climate science.

Aug 26 Publications, Partners, Science

How Might Climate Change Affect Huckleberry in the Pacific Northwest?

Written by guest author Gina Fiorile, Science Communications Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey National Climate Adaptation Science Center
Huckleberry is both a culturally and ecologically significant plant species that is experiencing an altered growing season due to climate change.