Summer's finally here 😎 While we head out of town to parks, beaches, and forests to beat the heat, let's learn about urban heat islands and how to reduce their impacts from the Northwest Climate Hub! rb.gy/5h8k5h

In southcentral Alaska, ~2 million acres of spruce forest have seen spruce beetle outbreaks since 2016. Chugach Natl Forest is improving forest health & keeping visitors safe by removing hazardous trees & more. Learn more at the link➡️ rb.gy/f05eso Alaska Region

Each month, the Northwest Climate Hub shares region-specific information for making climate-informed decisions for agriculture, forestry, and rangelands in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Check out the July issue and subscribe - bit.ly/3T5DMOX.

Want to replant forests with climate change in mind? The Seedlot Selection Tool can help to match the right seedlings to the right planting site. Updated tool & user guide now available from the Northwest Climate Hub. Learn more: storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/d3… #10yearsstrong

Congratulations to the USDA Climate Hubs, celebrating 10 years of creating climate solutions on working lands! Check out the storymap with each Climate Hub sharing its success. loom.ly/VfXt4UI

We love seeing this dialogue-based approach to climate change resilience! Make sure to apply by October 18th for the second and final year of the Climate Analogs Academy

On August 6, a glacial lake outburst flood inundated streets and homes and displaced residents in Juneau, Alaska. Climate change is affecting where and when these floods occur in Alaska. Learn more from the Northwest Hub⬇️ climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest… Alaska Region

Adaptive grazing management can help ranchers and rangeland managers adapt to climate change. By anticipating and responding to changing conditions, we can ensure healthy, productive rangelands and support thriving livestock-based economies. shorturl.at/YjsmE Agricultural Research Service

#Opportunity: #postdocjobs with NW Climate Hub & WSU CAHNRS to help with research & summarize science on NW ag climate-smart practices. PhD in soil science, agronomy, or related field & experience with carbon modeling required.

Producers impacted by the devastation of Hurricane #Helene can find important safety and recovery information in the USDA Southeast Climate Hub’s Hurricane Preparation & Recovery Commodity Guides: climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/southeast… #10YearsClimateSolutions

Southeast Alaska is a land of massive glaciers, towering mountains, abundant wildlife, and lush temperate rainforest. Learn how climate change is affecting this region from this NW Climate Hub article Tongass Nat'l Forest @NRCS_AK climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest…

Alaska's Kuskokwim River is the lifeblood of many remote communities, but climate change is accelerating river erosion, threatening buildings and infrastructure. With @NRCS_AK, the communities of Akiak & McGrath have taken steps to reduce damage. climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest…

Salmon are at the heart of the culture, ecology, and economy of Southeast Alaska. Climate change can affect #salmon, but partnerships and habitat restoration can support salmon abundance for future generations. Tap the link for more⬇️ climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest… Tongass Nat'l Forest @NRCS_AK

Northwest farmers are adapting to climate change with a little help from trees!🌳🌿Agroforestry can improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and store carbon. Learn more about integrating trees with agriculture from the NW Climate Hub climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest… Natural Resources Conservation Service Dept. of Agriculture

Now that it’s turned cooler in many areas, leaves have started to fall off the trees. You may be tempted to rake those leaves and put them in trash bags. Please DON’T! Do fewer chores and leave essential habitat for many overwintering pollinators!

The “Work smart, not hard” award goes to BB, who relishes comfort almost as much as he enjoys fish. He's mastered the art of relaxation while catching a meal. This laid-back angler is proof you don't always have to work hard to enjoy the fruits of your labor. #AnanBearAwards

The first step in adapting to climate change is building a growth mindset. Adaptive Grazing Management is a growth mindset approach to help rangeland managers assess conditions, set goals, and evaluate practices. 🌾 From Morgan Coyro Lawrence: agclimate.net/check-it-out-a…

👻 Climate change can seem spooky, but knowledge is power! 💪Understanding how climate change affects us and how we can adapt to it can prepare us for changes to come. Learn more about climate literacy from the NW Climate Hub climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest… #FamilyLiteracyDay

A new Oregon Postfire Research & Monitoring Playbook supported by the NW Climate Hub & others can help maximize efficiency & collaboration among organizations working on postfire research & monitoring in Oregon 🔥🌲 Forest Service NW Check it out: research.fs.usda.gov/pnw/understory…

For this #ClimateWednesday, we're talking prescribed fire. Learn how it can help restore balance and strengthen forest resilience from the USDA Northwest Climate Hub. climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest…