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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.

Jan 19 Spotlights, Opportunity, Announcements, Science

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.

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.

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.

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.

February 01

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.

Nov 19 People, Partners, Science

NW CASC Research Explores Impacts of Warming Winters on Deer and Elk Survival

A new story in the Wildlife Management Institute’s Outdoor News Bulletin explores how researchers from the NW CASC, Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and University of Idaho are investigating how warmer winters in the interior Pacific Northwest are affecting wildlife populations.

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Nov 30 / Dec 7 / Dec 14 Science, Spotlights, Webinar, Announcements, Events

New NW CASC Webinar Series: Practical Frameworks for Collaborative Climate Adaptation Research

Register today for the NW CASC’s upcoming webinar series, Practical Frameworks for Collaborative Climate Adaptation Research, featuring content from three new papers that provide useful recommendations for more equitable and effective research collaborations.

November 17 People, Events, Science

NW CASC University Director Amy Snover to Present at Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference

Dr. Amy Snover will present her talk, “Facing Climate Change in Cascadia,” at the Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference Wednesday, November 17 at 10:25 a.m. The conference, held over two days on November 16 and 17, will bring together business, academic and government leaders from the British Columbia region and Washington and Oregon States.