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Northwest CASC

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Learn more about the Northwest CASC through their website, created and maintained by consortium host the University of Washington.

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The Northwest CASC explores topics such as at-risk species, invasive species, aquatic resources, forest ecosystems, and shrubland ecosystems.

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Established in 2010, the Northwest CASC provides regionally-relevant scientific information, tools, and techniques to resource managers and communities in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

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Map of the Northwest CASC region and consortium members. The NW CASC serves Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Its consortium includes University of Washington (host), Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Boise State University, Northwest Indian College, Oregon State University, Portland State University, University of Montana, Washington State University, and Western Washington University. Note: Although Montana is not within the footprint of the NW CASC, the CASC does work in western Montana on sagebrush and other Great Basin ecosystems, therefore the University of Montana is a consortium member.

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) was established to help safeguard the natural and cultural resources of Idaho, Oregon, Washington and surrounding river basins. The CASC is a federal-university partnership that produces relevant and accessible science on climate impacts and adaptation actions for Northwest natural resource managers and policy-makers. 

Visit the Northwest CASC consortium website to learn more about their science priorities. 

 

Consortium

  • University of Washington (Host)
  • Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
  • Boise State University
  • Northwest Indian College
  • Oregon State University
  • Portland 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

Annual & Final Reports
External Review Reports
Science Planning

 

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