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.
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.
USGS salmon research features at Yukon River Panel preseason meeting
Vanessa von Biela’s studies on heat stress, spawning, and salmon mothers received great attention from U.S. and Canadian leaders.
Monitoring Glacier Changes: Tools and Techniques
Each tool scientists use to study the Mendenhall GLOF serves a specific purpose and helps reveal how much water is stored in the basin, when drainage begins, and how the basin itself is changing over time.