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Register for NW CASC Webinar: Meeting Today’s Climate Challenges by Transforming Science Training
Register for NW CASC’s upcoming webinar, Meeting Today’s Climate Challenges by Transforming Science Training, on Wednesday, June 1 at 12 p.m. PT. In this webinar, Drs. Mary Ann Rozance, Meade Krosby and Amy Snover will discuss 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.
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Register for NW CASC Webinar: Environmental Science with (not at) Society
Register for NW CASC’s upcoming webinar, Environmental Science with (not at) Society, on Tuesday, May 17 at 11 a.m. PT. In this webinar, Drs. Ferguson, Meadow and Huntington will discuss recommendations from their new paper Making a Difference: Planning for Engaged Participation in Environmental Research, which examines the early stages of five collaborative research case studies to understand common factors that yielded meaningful impacts within short project timelines.
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Opportunity to Join Team in Developing Northwest Climate State of Knowledge Synthesis
The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group is seeking enthusiastic individuals from NW CASC University Consortium members — Boise State University, Oregon State University, University of Montana, University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington University — who are interested in being part of a team to develop the Northwest Climate State of Knowledge Synthesis.
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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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