By working together, Alaska CASC researchers confirm avalanches are a major contributor to mountain goat fatalities

By Suzanna Caldwell | November 3, 2026

A study by Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center scientists revealed that mountain goats in Southeast Alaska may be at higher risk for mortality as they are pushed deeper into avalanche terrain.

Upcoming Deadlines for Arctic Workshops

By Molly Tankersley | January 3, 2022

Arctic Rivers Summit March 29-31, 2022, Anchorage, Alaska The Arctic Rivers Summit will be an in-person workshop to discuss the current and potential future states of Alaskan and Yukon rivers and fish and how we…

Tuition-free girls’ wilderness expedition program accepts applications

By Mike Delue | December 16, 2021

Inspiring Girls Expeditions is inviting applications for its summer 2022, tuition-free, backcountry science and art education programs. The expeditions are open to 16-18-year-old high school girls. Alaskans are encouraged to apply, and expeditions target youths…

AK CASC at AGU 2021

By Molly Tankersley | December 7, 2021

The 2021 American Geophysical Union fall meeting begins next week, held both virtually and in New Orleans. AK CASC scientists and fellows will be presenting and convening sessions on a range of topics in climate…

Position Opening: Postdoctoral Researcher in Snow Avalanche Hazards

By Molly Tankersley | November 30, 2021

The Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center (AK CASC) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) are seeking an early career researcher interested in snow avalanches, climate change, and natural resource management in Alaska. The postdoctoral research fellow…

Position Opening: Senior Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison

By Molly Tankersley | October 26, 2021

This position has closed. Future Alaska climate resilience liaison positions with NAFWS may be listed on this website. The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS), which has recently been selected to provide ongoing support…

Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Selected to Support the Alaska Regional Tribal Resilience Liaison Program

By Mike Delue | October 13, 2021

The US Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Tribal Climate Resilience Program has announced that the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) has been selected to provide ongoing support for the Alaska Regional Tribal Resilience Liaison…