About Northwest RISCC
Climate change and invasive species represent two major global change threats to species, habitats, and ecosystem services. The Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (NW RISCC) Network is a partnership of regional agencies and organizations dedicated to helping practitioners address the nexus of climate change and invasive species, including plants, animals, and pathogens.
The objective of the NW RISCC Network is to help practitioners within Federal, Tribal, State, and local agencies and organizations integrate climate change science and adaptation with invasive species prevention, early detection, control, monitoring, and research activities.
Our network focuses on exploring on-the-ground management, conservation, and research needs and opportunities unique to the Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and neighboring states and provinces.
How to Participate in the NW RISCC network:
Stay up-to-date on upcoming events, research summaries, and more by subscribing to our listserv.
Want to do even more? Let us know you're interested in joining our Advisory Team.
Core Team
Nicole DeCrappeo, U.S. Geological Survey/Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
Eva Colberg, Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, Climate Impacts Group, University of Washington Seattle
Lindsey Thurman, U.S. Geological Survey/Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
Jen Poirier, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Rachel M. Gregg, Environmental Science Associates
Advisory Team
Chelsea Nagy, University of Colorado, Earth Lab/NC RISCC
Christina Mitchell, Institute of Applied Ecology
David Showalter, Oregon Department of Forestry, Forest Resources Division
Deb Rudnick, EcoAdapt
Irene Weber, Washington Department of Natural Resources
Ivan Arismendi, Oregon State University
Justin Bush, Washington Invasive Species Council
Laurie Carr, Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society
Leona Svancara, U.S. Geological Survey/Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
Lisa Scott, Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society
Martina Beck, BC Inter-Ministry Invasive Species Working Group
Morgan McDonnell, U.S. Geological Survey
Nic Zurfluh, Idaho Department of Agriculture/Idaho Invasive Species Council
Patricia Johnson, Washington Department of Ecology
Val Miller, BC Ministry of Forests
Learn about the other regional RISCC Networks:
