Skagit Climate Science Consortium
Collaborative scientific research to reduce the vulnerability of human communities and ecosystems in the Skagit River basin to the impacts of a changing climate
Skagit River
Image Credit: Tim Palmer
SC² fosters collaborative scientific research and translates technical, Skagit-specific data into credible, actionable resources relevant to a wide range of interested stakeholders, including:
Government Officials
working to strengthen and protect their community, managing and investing in infrastructure to meet our present and future needs
Natural Resource Managers
assessing how changes to water levels, rainfall, temperature, and more can affect ecosystems throughout the Skagit basin
Farmers, Businesses & Residents
interested in understanding the potential effect of flood and fire risks, changing weather patterns, and water supply on their land and livelihood
If you are interested in collaborating with SC² to understand how a changing climate may affect your work or the community you represent, we look forward to hearing from you.
Skagit Impacts
See summaries of the projected impacts of climate change throughout the Skagit basin
Skagit Valley at Sunset
© Andy Porter
Research
Take a deep dive into Skagit-based scientific research on climate science topics, from sediment loads to summer streamflow to salmon behavior
Resources
Access interactive tools, guides, videos and past presentations generated by SC² and our partners, including the Skagit River flood mapping tool
Meet the Scientists
Sauk Mountain and Sauk River
© Andy Porter