Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Northwest CASC
Northwest CASC researchers are working throughout the region to study how coldwater fish will fare in warmer temperatures, how wildfire patterns might change in Pacific Northwest forests in the future, where areas of "refugia" are located that remain relatively unchanged compared to the surrounding landscape, and much more.
Map of the Northwest CASC region and consortium members. Click to enlarge.
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Consortium
- University of Washington (Host)
- Boise State University
- University of Montana
- Washington State University
- Western Washington University
Past consortium members: 2010-2017: Oregon State University (Host), University of Idaho
Key Documents & Reports
- Science Agenda 2018-2023
- NW CASC Five-Year Review Report (February 2017)
- Strategic Plan 2012-2016
- Science Agenda 2012-2016
- FY16 Annual Report
- FY15 Annual Report
- FY14 Annual Report
- FY13 Annual Report
- FY12 Annual Report
- FY11 Annual Report
- Story Map: NW CASC Projects and Data Storefront
Learn more on the Northwest CASC consortium-led website
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