Climate change is impacting the PNW right now. In Washington, our summers are getting hotter and drier. Did you know we’ve already lost 15-30% of our snowpack over the last 80 years with even more expected in the next 80 years? Our reservoirs aren’t big enough to withstand large periods of droughts, like in other states like California.What do we need to be doing from a climate change perspective? Enter the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, which is helping to build climate resilience in the Pacific Northwest. We talked with Research Scientist, Guillaume Mauger to discuss the state of Washington right now and what you can do to help with climate change and adaptation. Episode Topics:What is the UW Climate Impacts GroupDifference between climate mitigation vs adaptationThe two important ways to look at climate changeThe impacts on snowpack and reservoirsWill summers get hotter and drier?Climate Impacts Group research and work in the PNWWorking with tribesThree steps people can take to promote climate adaptation Learn more about Cascade Water Alliance’s We Need Water ProgramFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @weneedh20Watch the episode on Youtube

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