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CASC news announcements highlight news from across the CASC network, including new research, upcoming webinars, job postings, and events at the National and regional CASCS. The CASCs also produce original feature stories profiling project success stories, high-interest data products, and CASC scientists.

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Understanding Tree Seedlings Response to Changing Fire Conditions in the Northwest

Understanding Tree Seedlings Response to Changing Fire Conditions in the Northwest

Northwest CASC researchers studied the impacts of wildfire severity and climate change on tree species in the Northwest that rely on fire to release...

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Connecting Seabirds and Humans Waste to Coral Reef Health

Connecting Seabirds and Humans Waste to Coral Reef Health

Pacific Island CASC researchers are exploring how seabird and human waste affect coral reef health in the Pacific Islands.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Advice for the Next Generation of Women in Climate Science

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Advice for the Next Generation of Women in Climate Science

To celebrate Women’s History Month, USGS climate scientists were asked what advice they would give to their younger selves and to aspiring scientists...

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Reopened Call for Nominations: Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science

Reopened Call for Nominations: Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science

The request for nominations for the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science has been reopened. The Council will advise the Secretary of the...

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USFWS and CASCs Work with Grasslands Managers to Prepare for Climate Change

USFWS and CASCs Work with Grasslands Managers to Prepare for Climate Change

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the CASCs have partnered to develop a training course, webinars, and workshops to help grassland...

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National CASC Biologist’s Research Among Most Highly Cited in Multiple Environmental Science Journals in 2022

National CASC Biologist’s Research Among Most Highly Cited in Multiple Environmental Science Journals in 2022

National CASC Research Fish Biologist Abigail Lynch co-authored four of the most highly cited science papers in multiple environmental science...

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Shaping the Future of Wildfire Protection in Southern California

Shaping the Future of Wildfire Protection in Southern California

The Southwest CASC is part of a collaborative partnership that is helping resource managers in Southern California address the wildfire crisis in the...

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Scientist Spotlight: Janet Cushing and Building a Career on Diverse Experiences

Scientist Spotlight: Janet Cushing and Building a Career on Diverse Experiences

Learn more about the work and career of Janet Cushing, Deputy Chief for the National Climate Adaptation Science Center.

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New Geonarrative Explores Sea Level Rise Adaptation Options in the Northeast

New Geonarrative Explores Sea Level Rise Adaptation Options in the Northeast

A new Northeast CASC interactive geonarrative illustrates sea level rise impacts along the Northeast coast and describes climate adaptation options...

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How Warmer Winters are Impacting Wildlife in the Northeast

How Warmer Winters are Impacting Wildlife in the Northeast

Northeast CASC scientists describe how warming winters are impacting wildlife in New England.

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Using Soil Science to Improve Wildfire Predictions

Using Soil Science to Improve Wildfire Predictions

South Central CASC-supported researchers are looking beyond weather data and towards soil science to better protect lives and property from dangerous...

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Why People Need Freshwater Biodiversity

Why People Need Freshwater Biodiversity

National CASC Fish Biologist Abigail Lynch worked with an international team of researchers to describe nine ways that freshwater biodiversity is...

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