News from AK CASC
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.
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.
What does drought look like in Southeast Alaska?
The term drought brings to mind cracked ear,forest fires, and empty river beds, but at the Southeast Alaska Drought Workshop held in Juneau this week, a different type of drought was discussed.
Coastal communities plan for climate change at AK CASC workshop
Last week, fourteen representatives from five tribes traveled to Fairbanks for a three-day knowledge-sharing workshop on a topic they are reckoning with daily: climate change.