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NW CASC is Hiring an ORISE Communications Fellow
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is hiring an ORISE communications fellow to expand the reach of its communications program!
The fellow will help develop communications products and conduct outreach for NW CASC’s science users; evaluate opportunities for strengthening communication of NW CASC-funded research to various audiences; and support internal communications.
UW Climate Impacts Group, Consortium Host of NW CASC, is Hiring a Director to Lead New Strategic Plan
The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group — Consortium host of the NW CASC — is hiring a director to provide strategic leadership for the organization; drive fundraising and financial stewardship; and build relationships and maintain an engagement plan focused on enhancing impact.
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New Report From Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative and Partners Describes the Barriers Pacific Northwest Coastal Tribes Face in Adapting to Climate Change
A new report shares findings from an assessment to better understand the state of climate adaptation among Northwest coastal Tribes and to elevate Tribes’ experience of key barriers and needs which, if addressed, could help advance Tribal resilience.
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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Integrating Economics & Ecology to Inform Climate-Ready Invasive Species Management in Pacific Northwest Rivers
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is hosting an upcoming webinar on Tuesday, August 27 at 12:00 p.m. PT, during which researchers from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the University of Washington will share findings from their collaborative, NW CASC-supported project, Integrating Economics and Ecology to Inform Climate-Ready Invasive Species Management in Pacific Northwest Rivers.
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UW Climate Impacts Group, Consortium Host of NW CASC, Releases New Strategic Plan
The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, Consortium host of the the NW CASC, has released a new strategic plan to guide the next five years of its work. Among several key priorities, the strategic plan reflects a commitment to centering equity in climate adaptation, with particular attention to environmental justice and community resilience.
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NW CASC is Hiring a Postdoc Focused on Climate and Weather Influences on Dryland Restoration Outcomes
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is hiring a postdoctoral researcher focused on understanding the role of climate and weather in shaping outcomes of dryland restoration efforts.
As part of the Dryland Ecohydrology Team led by NW CASC research ecologist Dr.
NW CASC Partners with US Fish and Wildlife Service to Deliver Second Climate Adaptation Training Series for Sagebrush Practitioners
Building upon the success of the first Climate Change and Climate Adaptation Training Series for Grasslands Practitioners, the Northwest CASC joined three other regional CASCs and the US Fish and Wildlife Service in developing and delivering a second climate adaptation training series for sagebrush practitioners.
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Now Available: Special Edition Drought Status Update for Pacific Northwest Tribal Nations
A special drought status update for Pacific Northwest Tribes shares that drought has begun to develop and is expected to persist across many Pacific Northwest Tribal lands this summer. The NW CASC and partners worked with the National Integrated Drought Information System to release this update, which provides key takeaways, maps and resources of the most up-to-date science on drought conditions and response considerations.
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New, NW CASC-Supported Study Explores Relationships Between Future Fire Size and Patterns of Burn Severity to Understand Ecological Effects for the Region
In the western United States, warmer and drier conditions have contributed to increases in large wildfire events in recent decades, a trend that’s expected to continue as the climate changes. A new, NW CASC-supported study led by Research Fellowship alum Michele Buonanduci, with University of Washington Associate Professor Brian Harvey and colleagues, describes an approach for anticipating the relationships between future fire sizes and burn severity patterns on a regional scale.
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Amelia Marchand Appointed to Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
We are thrilled to announce that Amelia Marchand, who has been serving as the NW CASC Interim Senior Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison through the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI), has been appointed to a 4-year term on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) by President Biden!
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