Dr. Meade Krosby, senior scientist at the Climate Impacts Group and university director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, has been chosen to serve on Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland’s new Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science (ACCAS). Dr. Krosby will join 18 other Council members, including representatives from state agencies, Tribal governments, universities, nonprofits and the private sector, in advising the Secretary on the operations and priorities of the Climate Adaptation Science Centers.

As a member of the Advisory Council, Meade will provide recommendations on the Climate Adaptation Science Center’ national science priorities, key partnerships and science delivery to natural and cultural resource managers. The Council will also advise the CASCs on how to integrate equity for historically underserved communities into their operations.

Meade brings to the Council deep expertise in the provision of science, tools and guidance to inform resource management in a changing climate, and a demonstrated commitment to equitable adaptation partnerships and capacity building. Meade works closely with land and wildlife managers, policy makers and communities to understand and address climate impacts on natural systems and the people who depend on them. She is excited to join the Council, saying “It’s an honor to support DOI’s efforts to provide the science natural and cultural resource managers need to respond to climate change.”