News from AK CASC

‘Alaska Voices’ shares climate adaptation stories

By Lia Ferguson | December 3, 2025
Three people smile inside a yellow tent, set up inside a building. The sign above the tent reads, "Welcome to the Alaska Voices Story Tent."

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.

USGS Alaska Regional office seeks Tribal Liaison and Outreach Coordinator

By Mike Delue | November 3, 2023

The Alaska Regional office is seeking a Tribal Liaison and Outreach Coordinator to promote and communicate outreach actives to build continuous stakeholder engagement across the Region. The person selected will lead efforts to significantly enhance…

Maggie Harings stands in ankle-deep water using a scientific instrument to sample river water for eDNA analysis.

AK CASC to continue as University of Alaska-USGS partnership

By Mike Delue | September 25, 2023

The new Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center hosting agreement will bring with it 11.4 million dollars in funding and continue a 14-year long collaboration between the University of Alaska (UA) and the United States Geological…

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Position Opening: Science Communicator

By Mike Delue | September 8, 2023

Help the AK CASC share compelling stories about climate change science and adaptation across the state! This position will serve as a point of contact for media inquiries, contribute to graphic design, strategic communication, and…

Annual Report – 2023 Year in Review

By Mike Delue | August 23, 2023

The AK CASC Annual Report 2023 highlights developments over the last year while also diving deeper into the work of our scientists and staff.

Scientists assess future landslide risk in Alaska’s national parks

By Mike Delue | April 5, 2023

Original article by Heather McFarland The Pretty Rocks landslide, spurred by greater warmth and rainfall, will force Denali National Park’s main access road to close at the halfway point in 2023 for the second full…