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Estimating the Future Effects of Forest Disturbance on Snow Water Resources in a Changing Environment
Estimating the Future Effects of Forest Disturbance on Snow Water Resources in a Changing Environment
From aquifers to snowpack, CASC scientists examine how climate change is impacting these water resources, and what that means for the recreational, agricultural, and ecological services they provide. Learn more by exploring the projects below.
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The Influence of the North Pacific Jet Stream on Future Fire in California
In California, increased wildfire activity has been linked to decreasing snowpack and earlier snowmelt. Not only has this translated into a longer fire season, but reduced snowpack has cascading effects that impact streamflow, water supplies, agricultural productivity, and ecosystems. California receives 80% of its precipitation during the winter, so mountain snowpack plays a critical role in repl
Webinar: Predicting Climate Change Threats to Estuaries in the Pacific Northwest
View this webinar to learn about threats to estuaries in the Pacific Northwest.
Evaluating the Impacts of Climate Extremes on Karst Hydrology and Species Vulnerability
Karst aquifers—formed when the movement of water dissolves bedrock—are critical groundwater resources in North America. Water moving through these aquifers carves out magnificent caves, sinkholes, and other formations. These formations are home to high concentrations of rare and endangered species, but the hydrological conditions that support these species can change rapidly. Managing these ecosys
Modeling and Predicting Future Changes in Snowfall and Snow Cover in Alaska
Snow is extremely important to a wide range of natural processes in Alaska. Snow cover helps regulate the earth’s temperature and stores water on the landscape. As it melts, snow hydrates the soil and replenishes the freshwater supplies of streams and lakes, providing water for vegetation, wildlife, and human activities such as agriculture and electricity generation. Understanding present and futu
Using Climate and Water Models to Examine Future Water Availability and Biodiversity in California and the Great Basin
As the predicted impacts of climate change are becoming more apparent, natural resource managers are faced with the task of developing climate adaptation plans. These managers need state-of-the-art, scientifically based information upon which to base these management plans and decisions consistently across California and the Great Basin. This project applies historical, current, and projected clim
Assessment of Available Climate Models and Projections for the Southwest Region
The goal of this project was to: (a) archive the relevant AR5 model output data for the southwest region; (b) downscale daily temperature and precipitation to 12 X 12 km cell spatial resolution over the Southwest; (c) assess the precision (degree of agreement) of the simulated models; (d) assess the direction and magnitude of change in projections between AR4 and AR5, as well as assess projections