News from AK CASC
This month, the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center took part in the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Arctic Research Open House, an event that draws hundreds of Fairbanks residents to the Troth Yeddha’ campus for a day of learning and science engagement. Researchers from across the university, including a number of AK CASC researchers, showed up to share their work through engaging activities.
‘Alaska Voices’ shares climate adaptation stories
The second season of the podcast “Alaska Voices” launched on Dec. 1, bringing listeners into the lives of Alaskans dealing with one of the most rapidly changing environments on Earth. In episode 1, scientists Chris Waigl and Nancy Fresco discuss how they were pulled into the world of climate science and how scientists can build trust and connections with the communities they serve.
Alaska CASC at AGU 2025
Discover featured posters and presentations by AK CASC researchers, faculty, and staff at this year’s American Geophysical Union meeting in New Orleans – the biggest annual event in American science.
The quietly essential salmon stream
On this rainy September afternoon, Erik Schoen vacuums water from a backwater slough. The liquid will tell him if there are predators in this body of water.
Annual Report – 2025 In Review
This is the web version of this year’s Annual Report 2025 Year in Review document. The full report, along with past years’ reports and other documents, can be downloaded from the AK CASC Communication Products…
The Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center names new Co-Director, Kristin Timm
The new University Co-Director of the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center is Kristin Timm. Timm is stepping up from her position on the Alaska CASC management team and has been involved with the organization since…
In Juneau, a new website offers anxious residents a better way to prepare for floods
The interactive Juneau Flood Dashboard shares maps, alerts, and water level forecasts for valley homes under different flood scenarios.