The Water Year’s Long, Cold, and Wet Goodbye Kiss to the Drought

This year’s weird winter weather and the end of the drought.

Mountain Snow Declines Past and Future

Two studies examine Pacific Northwest snowpack under climate change.

Record Low Snowpack

The year 2015 saw record low snowpack in Western US, study finds.

Drought & Oregon’s Outdoor Recreation

Drought and a changing climate may threaten Oregon’s future outdoor recreation industry.

Documenting the Drought

Last summer, CIRC partnered with Oregon Sea Grant to interview Oregonians about how they were responding to the drought. Video of these interviews is now available.

Mapping Northwest Forests’ Vulnerability to Climate Change

A new method to track forests’ vulnerability to climate change impacts could help Northwest resource managers take preventative action.