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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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New Research Shows Soil Moisture Can Diminish Drought Effects, Depending on the Plant Species

New Research Shows Soil Moisture Can Diminish Drought Effects, Depending on the Plant Species

Vegetation abundance has been declining due to drought in the western U.S. where the landscape is predicted to become dryer and hotter. This project...

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A Voice for All Part I: Cultivating Leadership, Diversity and Inclusivity in Academia

A Voice for All Part I: Cultivating Leadership, Diversity and Inclusivity in Academia

Jane  Wolken, Program Coordinator of the Alaska CASC, shares her experiences co-organizing a workshop for Early Career Women in Science and improving...

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Prehistoric Changes in Vegetation Help Predict Future of Earth's Ecosystems

Prehistoric Changes in Vegetation Help Predict Future of Earth's Ecosystems

Scientists find that past warming drove major changes in vegetation and future warming may drive similarly dramatic changes.

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Adapt, Move or Die: How Biodiversity Reacted to Past Climate Change

Adapt, Move or Die: How Biodiversity Reacted to Past Climate Change

A new paper points to potential radical changes in biodiversity in the future due to climate change.

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The Power Paddle to Puyallup: From the Perspective of a CASC Tribal Liaison

The Power Paddle to Puyallup: From the Perspective of a CASC Tribal Liaison

Chas Jones, Tribal Liaison at the Northwest CASC, reflects on his experience at a Tribal canoe journey and the importance of traditional knowledge.

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Data Spotlight: Water

Data Spotlight: Water

Our latest data spotlight highlights three CASC datasets related to water in the Northeast, Pacific Islands, and Southwest regions.

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CASC Presentations at the 2018 American Fisheries Society (AFS) Meeting

CASC Presentations at the 2018 American Fisheries Society (AFS) Meeting

Check out these presentations at the AFS meeting from leadership and staff of the National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers! 

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“Indian Time”: Characterizing Tribal Understandings of Time and Seasonality in the Context of Climate Change

“Indian Time”: Characterizing Tribal Understandings of Time and Seasonality in the Context of Climate Change

A new paper characterizes tribal understandings of time and seasonality in the context of climate change in the Northwest and Great Basin regions.

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"Voice of the Sea" Highlights PI CASC in Newest Episodes

"Voice of the Sea" Highlights PI CASC in Newest Episodes

The Pacific Islands CASC was recently the focus of two half-hour episodes of the Hawai’i Sea Grant-produced science program, "Voice of the Sea".

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South Central CASC University Director Renee McPherson receives AMS Charles E. Anderson Award

South Central CASC University Director Renee McPherson receives AMS Charles E. Anderson Award

Dr. Renee McPherson, University Director for the South Central CASC, has been selected to receive the Charles E. Anderson Award by the American...

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CASC Presentations at the 2018 Ecological Society of America (ESA) Meeting

CASC Presentations at the 2018 Ecological Society of America (ESA) Meeting

2018 Ecological Society of America meeting (August 6-9, 2018) Session Information

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10 Things You May Not Know About Drought

10 Things You May Not Know About Drought

Learn about some of our efforts to address the challenges of drought with these 10 examples from across the National and Regional Climate Adaptation...

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