In Alaska’s tundra desert, freshwater fish survival depends on a lesser-known — and thinning — permafrost feature May 11, 2026 On the North Slope, all eyes are on aufeis.
In Juneau, a new website offers anxious residents a better way to prepare for floods May 27, 2025 The interactive Juneau Flood Dashboard shares maps, alerts, and water level forecasts for valley homes under different flood scenarios.
USGS salmon research features at Yukon River Panel preseason meeting April 25, 2025 Vanessa von Biela’s studies on heat stress, spawning, and salmon mothers received great attention from U.S. and Canadian leaders.
Kenai Peninsula Communities Struggle for Baseline Water Data Amid Climate Uncertainty April 8, 2025 As temperatures rise on the peninsula, freshwater quality is expected to change — affecting both salmon and humans, new CASC-funded research suggests.
In Metlakatla, Salmonberries Speak and Tell Time February 20, 2025 Throughout the Berry Futures project, it became clear: Berries gather people, as much as people gather berries.
Food Systems in Focus as New Ambassadors Program Launches February 4, 2025 The first-ever cohort of Alaska CASC Ambassadors will lead three new research projects on invasive European green crab, Kodiak Island’s food systems, and mariculture policy.
How a single Twitter DM, sent years ago, sparked an AK CASC effort to prepare a new generation of science communications January 13, 2025 When the pandemic reinforced the importance of responsible science communication, two Alaska scientists hatched big plans.
Introducing Seven Newly Funded Alaska CASC Research Projects January 3, 2025 Salmon, caribou, permafrost, and wildfire are just some of the priority areas identified by this year’s primary investigators.
Announcing Two Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities December 19, 2024 Now recruiting Postdoctoral Fellows in Climate Program Evaluation and Avalanche Science Communication.
Inaugural Alaska CASC Interns Shine, Communicating Science Stories Across the State November 5, 2024 A children’s book, museum exhibit and media kit were just some of the science storytelling projects completed during the internship
