Climate change

OSU Extension coordinates its efforts on understanding the impacts of climate change on agricultural, forest and marine ecosystems and communities in Oregon. Our science-based resources cover a range of topics, including mitigation strategies, adaptation measures and ways individuals can contribute to environmental sustainability.

Environmental organizations

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: This government agency's mission is to protect human health and the environment.
Oregon Conservation Partnership: The Oregon Conservation Partnership is committed to protecting and enhancing Oregon’s natural beauty and conservation values by promoting, supporting, and advocating for voluntary conservation throughout Oregon.
Oregon Environment Council: We bring Oregonians together to protect our water, air and land with healthy solutions that work for today and for future generations. Founded in 1968 by concerned Oregonians from across the state, we are a membership-based, nonpartisan nonprofit.

Tribes & Climate Change

By Michael Case John Kim and Becky Kerns

Native Americans rely on tribally important ecosystem services such as traditional foods, hunting, timber production, non-timber forest resources (recreation, water), and cultural resources. Unfortunately, many of these resources may be highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. A research team sought to answer the question: Where and which tribally-important ecosystem services will be affected by climate change in the Pacific Northwest?

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Videos

Trees on the Move: Migration of Tree Species in Response to Climate Change

Choosing the right species for the right climate is fundamental to the success of foresters and horticulturists. But what if the climate changes? Will natural and planted forests still be well adapted to the places they’re ...

Apr 2021 | Video

Carbon in Oregon's Managed Forests

In this video, Mike Cloughesy gives an overview including a look at the recent “Oregon Forest Ecosystem Carbon Inventory and the Role of Wood Products in Carbon Storage.” Edie Sonne Hall discusses “Managing Forests to ...

Mar 2021 | Video

AgBizLogic-Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture

As farmers and ranchers work to feed our nation, they depend on the weather to help their crops and animals thrive. But the climate is changing. Temperatures are rising, along with carbon dioxide levels. With the right tools,...

Clark Seavert, Amy Garrett, Katherine Hegewisch, David E. Rupp, PH.D. | Jun 2020 | Video

Latest Resources

Episode 46: Storm Damage

In this episode, Lauren Grand is joined by Glenn Ahrens and Scott Altenhoff to discuss the impact of storms on Oregon's forests and preventative measures that can be taken to mitigate tree damage caused by storms.

Lauren Grand, Glenn Ahrens, Scott Altenhoff | Mar 2024 | Podcast episode

Episode 45: Carbon Markets

In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Jacob Putney on the show to breakdown what carbon markets are and how they can be utilized to mitigate CO2 emissions.

Lauren Grand, Jacob Putney | Feb 2024 | Podcast episode

Resources for freezing temperatures or wintry conditions

Resources for your family, land or animals to prepare for or handle extreme cold temperatures, ice or heavy snowfall in Oregon.

Jan 2024 | Collection

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Water, Economics, and Climate Change in the Willamette Basin, Oregon

By William K. Jaeger Andrew J. Plantinga Christian Langpap Dan Bigelow and Kathleen Moore

Climate change, population growth, and income growth have the potential to significantly affect the availability and use of water in the Willamette River Basin (WRB). The Willamette Water 2100 project (WW2100) was motivated in response to the need for individuals, communities, and governments across the WRB to better understand how the supply and demand for water will evolve and vary across space and time in coming decades. This report describes results from the WW2100 model with a focus on its economic dimensions, that is, the impacts on people who live in the WRB.

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Latest News

Extension offers support to build resiliency in farmers affected by climate stress and grief

Oregon State University Extension and community partners in Southern Oregon formed a working group to help food producers better identify and understand stress and grief related to climate change, identify strategies for greater ...

Courtney Olcott, Maud Powell | Mar 2024 | Impact story

OSU Extension research group searches for plants to weather climate change

The plants in the field trials were chosen by an advisory group of nursery growers and landscape designers and were evaluated on growth, visual appeal, timing of flowering, density of flowers, physiology and heat tolerance.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 1, 2023 | News story

As western Oregon climate changes, Extension specialist tests forages for resilience

In 2022, Shayan Ghajar planted randomized blocks of annual forages and evaluated them for yield and nutritive value and also set out to determine the best sowing dates and growing conditions.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 16, 2023 | News story

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A hub for information, providing the community with valuable insights, research, and practical guidance on understanding and addressing climate change impacts in the outdoors and environments of Oregon.

Meet Our Experts

Christopher Adlam

Regional Fire Specialist, Southwest Region

Angee Doerr

Marine Fisheries Educator

Yasmeen Hossain

ONREP Coordinator

Contact for environmental education opportunities, questions, and ideas throughout Oregon.

William Jaeger

Policy Specialist

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