News & Events | Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center

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.

Monitoring fish using backpack-mounted electrofishing equipment. The current from the electrofisher backpack causes fish to emerge from their hiding places.

Nov 19 Opportunity

Application Period Open for National Science to Action Fellowship Program

We are excited to announce the opportunity to apply for a Science to Action Fellowship, provided through a partnership between the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCASC) and Michigan State University (MSU).

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.

Oct 4 Opportunity

Job Opportunity! The Climate Impacts Group Seeks Deputy Director

The Climate Impacts Group is seeking a full-time Deputy Director to support and advance its innovations in connecting science and practice to advance climate resilience. The Deputy Director will play a leading role in and have oversight responsibilities for the Climate Impacts Group’s climate research and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Students walk through the UW Quad in January

Oct 3 Opportunity

USGS Seeking Directors for Five Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers

We are excited to announce several opportunities to join the Climate Adaptation Science Center network! The U.S. Geological Survey is currently seeking applications for the Director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, along with four additional Director positions at other regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) including the Southeast CASC, Northeast CASC, South Central CASC and Pacific Islands CASC.

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.