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Announcing NW CASC’s FY18 Project Portfolio
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is pleased to announce funding for ten new projects in Federal Fiscal Year 2018 that will bring scientists and natural resource managers together to help fish, wildlife and ecosystems adapt to climate change.
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Funding Opportunity: Washington Sea Grant’s 2019 Request for Proposals
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is currently requesting proposals for one- to two-year projects from investigators at academic, research, and education institutions throughout Washington. WSG is seeking to fund projects that align with one of four focus areas: healthy coastal ecosystems; sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; resilient communities and economies; and ocean literacy and workforce development.
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Welcoming the NW CASC’s 2018-19 Research Fellows!
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is excited to welcome our 2018-2019 Fellows as they kick off their actionable science training this winter through their Knowledge to Action seminar course. These Fellows represent each of our five consortium universities across Washington, Idaho and Montana.
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NW CASC-funded Research on Refugia from Droughts and Insect Outbreaks in Northwest Forests
As our climate changes, Northwest forests are under increasing stress from disturbances such as droughts and insect outbreaks. Refugia—areas where the impacts from disturbance are less severe than in the surrounding landscape—may promote ecosystem resilience over time and can be important for conservation and monitoring.
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Introducing our New Logo!
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is proud to announce the launch of our new logo! This clean and modern look not only compliments our new website, but better represents the amazing Northwest region that we are working hard to safeguard.
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UW Grant Opportunity: EarthLab Innovation Grants
Do you have an exciting idea to help tackle one of today’s pressing environmental challenges and motivate positive change? EarthLab is seeking applications for its first round of EarthLab Innovation Grants!
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NW CASC Fellow’s New Paper Evaluates Sagebrush-steppe Monitoring After Fire
Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) Fellow Cara Applestein is the lead author on a new paper that evaluates methods of monitoring sagebrush-steppe ecosystems after disturbance events such as wildfire.
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Volume 2 of the 4th National Climate Assessment Now Available
On November 23rd, the U.S. Global Change Research Program released Volume 2 of the 4th National Climate Assessment – a congressionally-mandated synthesis of climate science and the observed and projected impacts of climate change across the United States.
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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 a partnership between the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCASC) and Michigan State University (MSU).
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New Resources Support Tribes in Preparing for Climate Change
The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, in collaboration with tribal partners, has developed a collection of resources that may be useful to tribes at any stage in the process of evaluating their vulnerability to climate change.
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