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Climate Impacts Group

The Climate Impacts Group (CIG) is an interdisciplinary research group studying the impacts of natural climate variability and global climate change (“global warming”) on the U.S. Pacific Northwest (PNW). Through research and interaction with regional stakeholders, the CIG works to increase the resilience of the Pacific Northwest to fluctuations in climate.

The CIG's research focuses on four key sectors of the PNW environment: water resources, aquatic ecosystems, forests, and coasts.

The CIG is unique in its focus on the intersection of climate science and public policy. We perform fundamental research on climate impacts and work with PNW planners and policy makers to apply this information to regional decision making processes. The CIG is part of the Center for Science in the Earth System at the University of Washington's Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO).

Map of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, highlighting the Columbia River Basin

Pacific Northwest. The Climate Impacts Group focuses on the Columbia River basin (shaded) and the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

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This site contains information about:

The CIG

... information about CIG researchers, accomplishments, future research directions, and partnerships with the stakeholder community

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Pacific Northwest Climate

... an overview of natural climate variability and human-caused climate change in the PNW

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Climate Impacts Research at the CIG

... summaries of key findings and details of current research

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CIG Publications

... a comprehensive listing of CIG publications by author, year, and research area

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Data/Links

... global and regional data sources for a variety of climate and natural resource conditions

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Contact CIG

... information about contacting CIG offices and departments, our location, and mailing address

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Forecasts and Planning Tools for PNW Resource Management

... short- to medium-term climate and resource forecasts, climate change scenarios, and information and case studies to enable planning for climate variability and change

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Outreach, Classes, and Seminars

... information about CIG-sponsored meetings, classes, and seminars

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