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How Will Northwest Serotinous Forests Cope Under Climate Change?
Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center researchers are shedding light on the factors that support resilience of serotinous tree species
In the Northwest, increasing wildfires and warmer, drier conditions have prompted questions about how forests will cope as the climate changes.
Assistant Administrator Positions Now Open with Northwest, Pacific Islands and Alaska CASCs
In addition to the five Regional Administrator positions (formerly known as Federal Directors) currently open across the CASC network, the U.S. Geological Survey is hiring three Assistant Regional Administrator positions (formerly known as Federal Deputy Directors) to help oversee the Pacific Islands, Alaska and Northwest CASCs.
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Five Leadership Positions Open with the Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers
The U.S. Geological Survey Climate Adaptation Science Centers (USGS CASCs) are seeking five Regional Administrators (formerly known as Federal Directors) to oversee the Southwest, South Central, North Central, Midwest and Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Centers.
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UW EarthLab Now Hiring Community Partnerships Lead | Apply by 2/24/23
If you are a relationship builder looking to build a world where people and our planet thrive, and if you get excited thinking about a career that grounds equity and justice within environmental research and action, apply to be EarthLab’s Community Partnerships Lead — a new role that will build on initial efforts to support a critical aspect of EarthLab’s strategy: to activate, leverage and sustain cross-boundary relationships.
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Deadline Extended! National CASC 2023 Diverse Knowledge Systems for Climate Adaptation Fellowship
The Diverse Knowledge Systems in Climate Adaptation Fellowship supports graduate students from CASC consortium institutions and minority-serving institutions as they use their diverse experiences, viewpoints, value systems and cultural knowledge to strengthen their climate adaptation efforts; Statements of Interest are due February 9, 2023.
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Upcoming Info Session: NW CASC 2023-24 Research Fellowship Program
Are you interested in applying for a NW CASC Research Fellowship but have questions about the program and application process? Join us for a virtual info session on Tuesday, February 14 at 2 pm PT, where you’ll learn about the program and have the opportunity to ask questions!
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Now Accepting Proposals: NW CASC 2023-24 Research Fellowship Program
The NW CASC is accepting proposals for its 2023-24 Research Fellowship Program through March 13, 2023. This program will support research related to climate adaptation in Northwest natural and cultural resource management and training in developing decision-relevant science during the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Registration Open for ATNI Winter Convention | Jan 23-36, Portland, OR
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) is hosting its Winter Convention on January 23-26 in Portland, Oregon. The Convention will bring together members for discussion and presentations and will highlight the work of the committees around policy, legislation and the future of Indian Country in the Northwest.
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Register for 1/20 Webinar on NW Climate Resilience Collaborative’s New Community Grants Program, Now Accepting Letters of Interest
The Community Grants Program, now in its first year, supports justice-focused, environmental and climate projects that advance community-centered resilience priorities. To learn more, register for an upcoming informational webinar on Friday, January 20 from 12-1 pm PT.
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Faces of Adaptation: Meet Adam Price
NW CASC Postdoctoral Fellow Adam Price is part of a national cohort of fellows leading regional research projects related to the future of aquatic flows as part of the Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral (CAP) Fellows Program.
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