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 newest project to build upon the best available science to create an updated, climate-informed model of flooding in the Skagit watershed

    VIEW PROJECT
  • Projected Changes in Streamflow Visualization Tool

    Projected Changes in Streamflow Visualization Tool

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

    VIEW PROJECT
  • Climate Robust Culvert Design Tool

    Climate Robust Culvert Design Tool

    Probabilistic estimates of fish passage impediments for Washington

    LAUNCH TOOL
  • Seattle City Light Historical Climate Trends

    Historical Climate Trends Tool

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

    LAUNCH TOOL

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, managing and investing in infrastructure to meet our present and future needs

Natural Resource Managers

assessing how changes to water levels, rainfall, temperature, and more can affect ecosystems throughout the Skagit basin

Farmers, Businesses & Residents

interested in understanding the potential effect of flood and fire risks, changing weather patterns, and water supply on their land and livelihood

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.

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Skagit Impacts

See summaries of the projected impacts of climate change throughout the Skagit basin

Flood Risk: Rivers
Flood Risk: Coastal
Hydrology & River Flow
Sea Level Rise
Winter freezing level
Glaciers
Sediment & Erosion
Air Temperature & Precipitation

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

See THE RESEARCH

Resources

Access interactive tools, guides, videos and past presentations generated by SC² and our partners, including the Skagit River flood mapping tool

GO TO RESOURCES

Meet the Scientists

SC² TEAM

Sauk Mountain and Sauk River
© Andy Porter