Study finds warming climate may improve North Cascades grizzly bear habitat

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As climate change affects ecosystems, one species may benefit from its effects in the North Cascades. A study published Feb. 6 found that the amount of high quality habitat for grizzly bears in the North Cascades will increase across all climate models, scenarios and time periods. Dr. Meade Krosby is quoted.

Join our team as a Research Scientist!

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The UW Climate Impacts Group is hiring a new, full-time Research Scientist with a focus on ecosystems and invasive species. To see the full job description, visit the UW Hires website.

The Research Scientist will support co-produced research and synthesis projects led by the Climate Impacts Group’s senior scientists and work with the U.S. Geological Survey Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center to coordinate the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network. Focus areas of research and science synthesis will include climate impacts as they relate to species and ecosystems, invasive species, ecological disturbances, and landscape conservation.

We envision this position will: 1) synthesize scientific literature on climate impacts and adaptation relevant for the management of species and ecosystems in the Northwest; 2) coordinate the Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network; and 3) lead stakeholder engagement and coordinate multi-institution projects; and 4) develop climate science reports and associated communications materials for diverse audiences, including resource managers and policy makers. 

We are seeking a candidate with a background in natural resources and experience with climate adaptation, who is passionate about partner engagement and our co-production model as our research and synthesis products are co-produced with federal, tribal, state, and local partners. While educational attainment is valued, we also encourage applications from practitioners who have worked in government, non-profits, or other organizations who can bring practical experience with climate adaptation in the natural resource sector.

The expected salary range for this position is $6,000 to $7,300 per month depending on experience. Position is located in Seattle, remote from the Northwest is possible.  

We will start reviewing applications for this position on November 8. To learn more and apply, please visit the UW Hires website.

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CIG scientists contributing authors on state-wide climate resilience plan

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Seven scientists from the Climate Impacts Group are named as contributing authors on a state-wide plan to make Washington more resilient to climate change. The state’s Department of Natural Resources announced their Plan for Climate Resilience — which details how the affects of climate change threaten our natural resources, and identifies priority responses — at a press conference Thursday, February 20.

Dr. Crystal Raymond, climate adaptation specialist for the Climate Impacts Group, spoke at the conference and was quoted in a press release about the plan.

“The potential impacts of climate change can seem dire,” Raymond said in the press release, “but the consequences for our natural systems, economies, and local communities don’t have to be. The sooner we collectively act to plan for and manage climate risks, the better prepared we will all be.”

Raymond, Amy Snover, Meade Krosby, Heidi Roop, Guillaume Mauger, Harriet Morgan and Jason Vogel, all CIG scientists, are named as contributing authors, researchers and reviewers on the plan.

Read an article from the Seattle Times that describes the plan, and references the Climate Impacts Group’s involvement.

The plan is available for download on the Department’s website.