News from AK CASC
Each year, folks on the university side of the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center (AK CASC) make a trek to Washington D.C. The purpose of the visit is to meet with policymakers to share updates about the work that we do to provide communities with actionable science they can use to make decisions related to climate impacts, adaptation, and resilience.
Unraveling the history of avalanches in Juneau
An ongoing study of tree rings is helping AK CASC scientists understand Juneau’s avalanche history to better predict hazards.
Alaska and Pacific Islands CASCs meet to make cross-network connections
Last week, scientists and staff from the Alaska and Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) gathered in Juneau, Alaska to foster cross-CASC collaborations.
Models for climate-driven impacts on Alaska berries
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Berry Outlook project works to identify the causes of recent changes in berry abundance and distribution in order to develop maps and models to aid local residents.
AK CASC Tribal Climate Workshop continues with community visits
AK CASC’s Ryan Toohey, Jeremy Littell, and Malinda Chase will travel to communities participating in the Looking Forward, Looking Back workshop.
AK CASC supported training helps scientists engage with the media
On June 21, 2019, thirteen scientists with the AK CASC and International Arctic Research Center (IARC) practiced delivering clear and concise messages to interested media.
Eye in the sky: Environmental monitoring with drones
AK CASC’s Christian Kienholz taught a class at the UAS titled “Using Drones for Environmental Monitoring.” With Eran Hood and Gabriel Wolken, he trained students to use drones for aerial mapping.