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Feb 25 Science, Spotlights

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.

Feb 25 Science, People

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.

February 10 Opportunity

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.

Register

Feb 4 Partners, People

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.

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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Dec 20 Science, Opportunity

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.

Dec 20 Partners, Opportunity

Job Opportunity: Assistant Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians

The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) is hiring an Assistant Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison to work in collaboration with the NW CASC to serve Tribes in the Northwest. The Assistant Tribal Liaison will work with the Senior Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison to advise the NW CASC on tribal issues as they pertain to climate change, resource vulnerability and climate adaptation actions.

Dec 17 Partners, People

Faces of Adaptation: Mary Ann Rozance

Mary Ann Rozance, former Actionable Science Postdoctoral Fellow with the NW CASC, recently started a new position as Senior Associate at Cascadia Consulting Group!
In her new role, Mary Ann is helping develop climate action plans and vulnerability assessments for cities, counties and other clients.

Dec 8 Publications, Partners, Science, Spotlights

New NW CASC Report Outlines Research and Coordination Needs for Managing Northwest Stream Permanence in a Changing Climate

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center’s 2021 Deep Dive convened Northwest communities, natural resource managers and scientists to collaboratively review what is known about stream permanence and and how it affects people and places in the region: a new report, accompanied by a key findings document and a list of tools and resources – outlines results from this collaborative process, including research and capacity needs for understanding and responding to changes in stream permanence.

Help Shape Topics for the Northwest Chapter of the National Climate Assessment by Joining Upcoming Engagement Session

You’re invited to share your thoughts on the climate change-related issues most important to you and the Northwest region at the National Climate Assessment: Northwest Chapter Engagement Workshop on February 1, 2022 – discussions in the workshop will help shape the topics addressed in the Assessment and provide the authors with ideas of how the Assessment could be more useful for decision-making.