Disturbances Impacts from the Northwest Hub Region
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Protecting Communities from Erosion on the Kuskokwim River in Alaska
This Adaptation in Action profile highlights the efforts of two communities to adapt to riverbank erosion.
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Reducing Spruce Beetle Damage on the Chugach National Forest, Alaska
This Adaptation in Action profile highlights work of the Chugach National Forest to reduce hazards posed by spruce beetle outbreaks in Southcentral Alaska.
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Climate Change and Wildfire in Northwest Rangelands
The risk of large, frequent, and severe rangeland wildfires is increasing as warming temperatures and invasive annual grasses alter rangeland ecosystems.
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Alaska and a Changing Climate
Rapid warming and changing precipitation patterns in Alaska affect communities, industry, and natural resources.
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Climate Change and Mental Health in the Northwest
Climate change can have a variety of negative mental health effects, particularly on vulnerable populations. However, there are ways to increase our resilience.
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Climate Change and Wildfire in Alaska
In Alaska, the risk of large, frequent, and severe wildfires is increasing as rapidly warming temperatures and longer growing seasons alter forest and tundra ecosystems.
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Climate Change Impacts in the Northwest
A summary of current and expected impacts due to climate change in the Northwest.
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Climate Change and Wildfire in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
Large fires in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington are associated with warm and dry conditions that are likely to increase with climate change.
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Feral Swine in the Northwest
Feral swine have recently invaded parts of the Northwest by causing harm to plant and animal diversity. They are also highly destructive to croplands, pastures, and livestock.
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Northwest Wildland Fire Smoke Information
Smoke information for the Northwest region (AK, OR, ID, WA).
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Fire Information for the Northwest
A suite of resources related to current wildfires, post-fire management strategies at the national, regional, and state level (AK, OR, ID, WA).