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

  • Current and Future Skagit Flood Risk Mapping

    Skagit Flood Map Modeling

    Explore our modeling results, new maps and animations of riverine and tidal flooding

  • Projected Changes in Streamflow Visualization Tool

    Projected Changes in Streamflow Visualization Tool

    Modeling projected changes in streamflows at 20 locations in the Skagit Watershed

  • Climate Robust Culvert Design Tool

    Climate Robust Culvert Design Tool

    Probabilistic estimates of fish passage impediments for Washington

  • Seattle City Light Historical Climate Trends

    Historical Climate Trends Tool

    Historical observations of precipitation, temperature, snowpack and streamflow by Seattle City Light

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 now and in the future, managing and investing in infrastructure, economic vitality, habitat protection, and parks

Natural Resource Managers & Scientists

assessing how changes to precipitation, temperature, flows, water quality, sea level, and temporal patterns may affect ecosystems and species throughout the Skagit basin

Farmers, Businesses & Residents

interested in assessing the potential effects on their land, livelihood, and quality of life due to changes in water supply, flood risks, wildfires, weather patterns, and ocean acidity

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