News & Events | Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center

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Feb 6 Publications, Science, Spotlights

New NW CASC-funded Synthesis Explores the Effects of Changing Climate Conditions on Wildfires and Forests of the Northwest

Forests are an iconic feature of Northwest landscapes. From dense forests of towering conifers in the west to ponderosa pine forests in the east, these ecosystems provide water, wildlife habitat, timber, recreation and other benefits.

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Feb 4 Announcements, Partners

NW CASC Consortium Universities Recognized with Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

The Carnegie Foundation recently announced that the University of Washington (UW), the NW CASC’s host institution, is a new recipient of its 2020 Community Engagement Classification. The Community Engagement classification recognizes institutions that have deep partnerships with local communities to enrich scholarship, teaching and learning; strengthen democracy and civic society; and advance the public good.

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Jan 22 Events, Partners, People

NW CASC Leadership Visits Washington State University

Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) University Director, Dr. Amy Snover, and Federal Director, Dr. Nicole DeCrappeo, will be visiting Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman today to meet students and faculty and to give a seminar about the NW CASC.

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Jan 14 Announcements, Science, Opportunity

NW CASC Funding Opportunity! 2020-21 Research Fellowship Program

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) invites proposals for its 2020-2021 Research Fellowship Program from graduate students at University of Washington (UW), Boise State University (BSU), Oregon State University (OSU), University of Montana (UM), Washington State University (WSU) and Western Washington University (WWU) and postdoctoral scholars at BSU, OSU, UM, WSU and WWU (this Fellowship cannot support postdocs at UW).

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Jan 13 Partners, Science, Opportunity

Opportunity to Host Summer Interns through the UW Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

Are you a natural resource organization in Washington doing on-the-ground conservation? Do you have the capacity to host a team of interns this summer? The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is partnering with the University of Washington Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program (DDCSP) to help support internship placements for summer 2020.

Dec 20 Events, People

NW CASC’s Amy Snover Featured on Podcast About Climate Change in the Northwest

University Deputy Director Amy Snover is featured on a recent podcast from the University of Washington Tacoma about Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest. Amy covers local climate change impacts in the Northwest, climate adaptation and resiliency, and more.

Dec 17 Science, People

NW CASC’s Meade Krosby Recognized with Wilburforce Conservation Leadership Award

Meade Krosby, University Deputy Director at the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center and Senior Scientist at the University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group, has received this year’s Wilburforce Conservation Leadership Award!

Dec 11 Partners, Science, Opportunity

Application Period Open for National Science to Action Fellowship Program

We are excited to announce the opportunity to apply for a Science to Action Fellowship, provided through the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCASC). This program supports Master’s and Doctoral Students in directly applying scientific research related to climate change impacts on fish, wildlife or ecosystems to decision-making about natural resources.

Dec 9 Publications, Science, Spotlights

NW CASC Research Provides New Synthesis on Ecological Drought in the Northwest

As the climate changes in the Northwest, increasing temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are expected to significantly alter our annual snowpack, stream flows and water availability. Along with these changes comes an increased risk of ecological drought, or periods of water stress that significantly impact species, habitats, ecosystems and the services they provide.

Dec 9 Partners, People

Faces of Adaptation: Meet NW CASC’s Tribal Liaison

Chas Jones serves as the NW CASC Tribal Resilience Liaison through the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI). In this role, Chas works to build relationships with Northwest tribes and tribal staff and understand their climate-related concerns.