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What do Climate Change and Invasive Species Mean for Native Trout in Montana?
Freshwater species in the Northwest are coping with a lot these days. Not only is climate change altering streamflows and increasing water temperatures, but another challenge is at play – native species are competing with invasive species who may be benefitting from some of the changes that a warming climate brings.
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Faces of Adaptation: Meet Joe Casola
Dr. Joe Casola, a new member of the NW CASC’s Advisory Committee, serves as the Western Regional Climate Service Director at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
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New Chapter for NW CASC University Director Amy Snover
Dr. Amy Snover, University Director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) and Director of the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, is retiring on June 15, 2022. Amy has led the NW CASC since 2017 and has worked for the Climate Impacts Group for more than 20 years, serving as the Director for nearly a decade.
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2022-23 NW CASC Research Fellowship Application Period Ends March 14th
The deadline to submit proposals for NW CASC’s 2022-23 Research Fellowship Program is coming up on Monday, March 14, 2022. This program supports research related to climate adaptation in Northwest natural and cultural resource management and training in the principles and practices of developing decision-relevant science during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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A New House Bill is a Step Towards Signing CASCs into Law
As climate-related challenges unfold with increasing speed and impact, the Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) are hard at work delivering science to help our nation’s fish, wildlife, water, land and people adapt to the changing climate.
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Faces of Adaptation: Meet Paul Heimowitz
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Paul Heimowitz serves as the Invasive Species Coordinator for the Ecological Services Program in the Portland regional office. In his role, Paul is involved in invasive species management at a range of scales — from working with specific field offices to leading projects across the region.
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Questions About Applying for a NW CASC Research Fellowship? Register for Upcoming Q&A Session
The NW CASC will be holding a virtual Fellowship RFP Question and Answer Session on Thursday, February 10 at 11 a.m. PT to address questions from applicants for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Local Artist, Climate Impacts Group Collaborate to Share Vision for Climate-Resilient Future
Ever wonder what a climate-resilient future might look like? How the communities, wildlife and landscapes might compare to what we see in the Pacific Northwest now? Local artist Claire Sianna Seaman and the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, host of the NW CASC, are helping us envision this future with a painting depicting climate resilience in the Pacific Northwest region.
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Now Accepting Proposals: NW CASC 2022-23 Research Fellowship Program
The NW CASC is now accepting proposals for its 2022-23 Research Fellowship Program through March 14, 2022. This program supports research related to climate adaptation in Northwest natural and cultural resource management and training in the principles and practices of developing decision-relevant science during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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ORISE Fellowship Opportunity with the NW CASC!
The U.S. Geological Survey is currently accepting applications for an ORISE Fellowship with the NW CASC! This fellowship will focus on synthesizing research results from NW CASC-funded projects from 2017 through present and creating a series of “state of science” reports on topics identified in the NW CASC Science Agenda for 2018-2023.
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