Climate change

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: This government agency's mission is to protect human health and the environment.
Oregon Conservation Partnership: The Oregon Conservation Partnership is committed to protecting and enhancing Oregon’s natural beauty and conservation values by promoting, supporting, and advocating for voluntary conservation throughout Oregon.
Oregon Environment Council: We bring Oregonians together to protect our water, air and land with healthy solutions that work for today and for future generations. Founded in 1968 by concerned Oregonians from across the state, we are a membership-based, nonpartisan nonprofit.

Tribes & Climate Change

By Michael Case John Kim and Becky Kerns

Native Americans rely on tribally important ecosystem services such as traditional foods, hunting, timber production, non-timber forest resources (recreation, water), and cultural resources. Unfortunately, many of these resources may be highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. A research team sought to answer the question: Where and which tribally-important ecosystem services will be affected by climate change in the Pacific Northwest?

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Videos

Trees on the Move: Migration of Tree Species in Response to Climate Change

Choosing the right species for the right climate is fundamental to the success of foresters and horticulturists. But what if the climate changes? Will natural and planted forests still be well adapted to the places they’re ...

Apr 2021 | Video

Carbon in Oregon's Managed Forests

In this video, Mike Cloughesy gives an overview including a look at the recent “Oregon Forest Ecosystem Carbon Inventory and the Role of Wood Products in Carbon Storage.” Edie Sonne Hall discusses “Managing Forests to ...

Mar 2021 | Video

AgBizLogic-Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture

As farmers and ranchers work to feed our nation, they depend on the weather to help their crops and animals thrive. But the climate is changing. Temperatures are rising, along with carbon dioxide levels. With the right tools,...

Clark Seavert, Amy Garrett, Katherine Hegewisch, David E. Rupp, PH.D. | Jun 2020 | Video

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Episode 38: Climate Change

In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Jessica Halofsky on the show to discuss the impacts of climate change on Oregon's forests.

Lauren Grand, Jessica Halofsky | Sep 2023 | Podcast episode

Tree Health Webinar Series: Alder and Broadleaf Trees

As part of the Tree Health Webinar Series, Glenn Ahrens discusses the forest health outlook for alder and broadleaf trees, future projections in Oregon, and actions that landowners and managers can take for their trees.

Glenn Ahrens | Aug 2023 | Video

Tree Health Webinar Series: Douglas-fir

As part of the Tree Health Webinar Series, Dave Shaw discusses the forest health outlook for Douglas-fir, future projections in Oregon, and actions that landowners and managers can take for their trees.

Glenn Ahrens, David C. Shaw | Aug 2023 | Video

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Water, Economics, and Climate Change in the Willamette Basin, Oregon

By William K. Jaeger Andrew J. Plantinga Christian Langpap Dan Bigelow and Kathleen Moore

Climate change, population growth, and income growth have the potential to significantly affect the availability and use of water in the Willamette River Basin (WRB). The Willamette Water 2100 project (WW2100) was motivated in response to the need for individuals, communities, and governments across the WRB to better understand how the supply and demand for water will evolve and vary across space and time in coming decades. This report describes results from the WW2100 model with a focus on its economic dimensions, that is, the impacts on people who live in the WRB.

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Latest News

OSU Extension research gives wine grape growers in Umatilla County hope for adjusting to changing climate

A pilot study for using kaolin clay on wine grapes to reduce heat stress and sunburn in the Walla Walla Valley found that using kaolin produced greater yields and fruit quality compared to the control plot, where kaolin wasn’t applied.

Mar 2023 | Impact story

Drought hinders popular noble Christmas trees

Growers and Oregon State University continuously look at novel ways to improve first year planting success.

Dec 13, 2022 | News story

Oregon State and partners will receive $50 million grant to develop climate-smart potatoes

Oregon State University has been awarded a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with farmers and Native American Tribes on cropping practices that can enhance soil health and reduce the carbon footprint of the Pacific Northwest potato industry.

Sep 18, 2022 | News story

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Oct 4

Conversation About Climate Grief followed by a screening of the documentary Saging the World

5:30 am - 7:30 pm Central Point, OR

Meet Our Experts

Christopher Adlam

Regional Fire Specialist, Southwest Region

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