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

Jan 31 Science, People

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.

Jan 30 Publications, Science, Spotlights

NW CASC-funded Research on Refugia from Droughts and Insect Outbreaks in Northwest Forests

As our climate changes, Northwest forests are under increasing stress from disturbances such as droughts and insect outbreaks. Refugia—areas where the impacts from disturbance are less severe than in the surrounding landscape—may promote ecosystem resilience over time and can be important for conservation and monitoring.

Sagebrush steppe in Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, southwest Wyoming

Dec 15 Publications, Science, Spotlights

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.

Two people stand and watch the purple and orange blaze of the Howe Ridge fire in Montana's Glacier National Park on August 12, 2018

Nov 23 Science

Volume 2 of the 4th National Climate Assessment Now Available

On November 23rd, the U.S. Global Change Research Program released Volume 2 of the 4th National Climate Assessment – a congressionally-mandated synthesis of climate science and the observed and projected impacts of climate change across the United States.

A tribal fire crew member in Oregon monitors a prescribed burn, a key tool for preventing large wildfires that are likely to become more common under climate change

Nov 14 Partners, Science

New Resources Support Tribes in Preparing for Climate Change

The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, in collaboration with tribal partners, has developed a collection of resources that may be useful to tribes at any stage in the process of evaluating their vulnerability to climate change.

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Smoke from the 2015 Wolverine Creek Fire near Lucerne, WA

Nov 10 Events, Partners, Science

Upcoming Workshop: Managing Western Washington Wildfire Risk in a Changing Climate

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative, Tulalip Tribes and University of Washington Climate Impacts Group are sponsoring an upcoming workshop on Managing Western Washington Wildfire Risk in a Changing Climate.

Power Paddle to Puyallup Tribal Canoe Journey, 2018. After landing, each canoe was carried above the high tide line by up to 50 volunteers.

Nov 6 Science, Webinar

Upcoming Webinar: New Tribal Vulnerability Assessment Resources for Northwest and Great Basin Tribes

Are you concerned about what climate change might mean for your tribe? The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC), in partnership with the Climate Impacts Group (CIG), is hosting a webinar on Thursday, November 15th at 11:00 AM (PT) to introduce the Climate Impacts Group’s new Tribal Vulnerability Assessment Resources.

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, Spotlights

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.

Sep 12 Science, People

Former NW CASC Fellow Receives Award from the Society for Freshwater Science

Lillian McGill, one of last year’s NW CASC Research Fellows, was recently awarded for her outstanding presentation at this year’s Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, held in Detroit, Michigan. McGill’s presentation on Comparing Spatial Patterns of River Water Isotopes Across Networks, was recognized as the Best Presentation Emphasizing Methodology.