SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington’s Climate Impact Group has been making waves for 30 years by supporting science-backed strategies to boost climate resilience across the Northwest.
The group has turned university research into practical tools such as modeling stream flow to prepare for larger floods and more severe droughts.
Director Susan Dickerson-Lange said the group was founded to fill a critical gap in local data for climate change planning.
“Even as we address greenhouse gases and make the future more livable, we still need to think about adapting to those changes in the near term. And so, we are trying to reduce the pain of those impacts in the near term,” said Dickerson-Lange.
The group has worked on projects ranging from helping state agencies build flood-resistant bridges to developing life-saving heat strategies.
They will continue hosting the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center this year, collaborating with land and resource managers to guide decisions on water, forests and wildlife.
