• View from Sourdough Mountain Overlook A view looking down onto Diablo Lake. Photo Credit: NPS/Michael Silverman, 2010.

    North Cascades

    National Park Washington

Communicating Climate Change

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How is climate change affecting the North Cascades? Join George Wright intern Karlie Roland to learn more. During her summer at North Cascades National Park Complex discover more about the science behind climate change and efforts to monitor its effects and mitigate its impact.

Wolverines and Climate Change

September 30, 2012 Posted by: Karlie Roland
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The wolverine (Gulo gulo), a rare and elusive, thick-furred predator renowned for its strength was recently documented west of the Cascade Crest in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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Pika Project

September 20, 2012 Posted by: Karlie Roland
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Pikas have been called a sentinel species with regards to the influence of global warming on ecosystems in the western United States.

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Green Team Cascade Climate Connection Cafe

July 20, 2012 Posted by: Karlie Roland and Sally Hoffman (Photos: Karlie Roland)
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The North Cascades National Park held a Cascade Climate Connection Cafe meeting Wednesday morning addressing challenges the park faces resulting from Climate Change. The cafe participants discussed the opportunities to minimize the carbon footprint of visitors and staff.

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Did You Know?

Long horned beetle

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