NE CASC News

David Reidmiller Named Acting Federal Director for NE CASC

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

The Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center is pleased to announce that the United States Geological Survey has appointed Dr. David Reidmiller as the center’s Acting Federal Director. In this capacity, Dr. Reidmiller will play a major role in advancing the mission of the center by helping shape its vision, develop its strategic plan, and increase engagement within its expansive network of partners. Reidmiller has also recently assumed duties as the Acting Federal Director for the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center.

Caldwell, Smith Receive Climate Adaptation Leadership Award

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Two members of the NE CASC, principal investigator Chris Caldwell and Midwest tribal resilience liaison Sara Smith, recently joined a diverse group of collaborators in receiving the 2019 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

Fellows Highlight: Amanda Davis

Thursday, September 19, 2019

NE CASC Research Fellow Amanda Davis investigates how climate change is affecting the New England seafood industry and how to support consumers in making climate-smart seafood buying decisions.

UMass team hosts NE CASC for another 5 years!

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

The Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center is pleased to announce that a consortium of universities, led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been chosen to host the NE CASC for a 5-year cycle! Following our previous seven successful years, the center is funded until 2024. We look forward to continuing to provide our expertise to address the region's most pressing climate adaptation challenges for natural and cultural resource managers.

NE CASC Brown-bag Talks Fall 2019

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

We are excited to announce our fall series for NE CASC Brown-bag Talks! These talks provide brief updates on NE CASC research and outreach followed by the opportunity to join in discussions and get your questions answered. All NE CASC Brown-bag Talks will be recorded and posted on our webinars archive.

Forest Ecology and Management Webinar Series "Climate change vulnerability and adaptation of forest wildlife”

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

NE CASC/USGS Research Ecologist Toni Lyn Morelli is presenting for the Forest Ecology and Management webinar series on "Climate Change Vulnerability and the Adaptation of Forest Wildlife".

Fellows Highlight: Jamie Mosel

Friday, June 28, 2019

NE CASC Graduate Fellow Jamie Mosel works to “support future forests" and the community she lives in. Jamie conducts her research in her home state of Minnesota, working with the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota and the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) experiment in the Chippewa National Forest.

The NE CASC is Hiring!

Monday, June 24, 2019

The Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center is seeking applicants for a full time Communications and Outreach Manager located at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for organizing outreach in line with the mission of the NE CASC. The primary goals of the NE CASC communications program are to:

2018 Annual Report Now Available!

Monday, May 20, 2019

2018 saw completion of many NE CASC projects, along with publication of results, development of tools, trainings and workshops to deliver the science to stakeholders around the region. Learn about our Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellows training program and success stories, featured research on invasive species and adaptation strategies, as well as our contributions to the 4th National Climate Assessment.

Sustaining Walleye Fisheries in the Face of Habitat Loss and Climate Change

Monday, May 20, 2019

A new paper by NE CASC affiliated investigators Gretchen Hansen and Jordan Read presents the first empirical case study of the safe operating space for walleye in the face of climate change. Sustainable harvest decreases as walleye habitat decreases, so managers need to think about habitat as well as population to determine safe harvest.