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About the Northwest Climate Hub

The Northwest Climate Hub encompasses Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The purpose of the Hub is to deliver science-based knowledge and practical information to farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and Native American tribes that will help them to adapt to climate change.
Smoke from a controlled burn at Fishlake National Forest
Northwest Wildland Fire Smoke Information
Smoke information for the Northwest region (AK, OR, ID, WA).
Smoke at Umpqua National Forest in Oregon
Fire Information for the Northwest
Resources and information on fires, smoke, and air quality in the Northwest region (AK, OR, ID, WA).
Current Drought Map
The U.S. Drought Monitor is produced through a partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Recent Additions

Alaska 2021 Drought Webinar Series

Webinar series and regional listening session to better understand drought in Alaska.

Building Water Resilience in the Northwest Through Rangeland Management

Information about how to avoid and cope with current and expected changes to water resources and rangeland health.

Building Water Resilience in the Northwest Through Soil Management

Information on how to avoid and cope with current and expected changes to water resources and soil health. Also provided is a list of USDA programs for technical and financial resources that foster climate change resilience through soil stewardship and…

News

Find all Northwest news in one place - newsletters and podcasts.

Feral Swine in the Northwest

Feral swine have recently invaded parts of the Northwest by causing harm to plant and animal diversity. They are also highly destructive to croplands, pastures, and livestock.


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