BELLINGHAM - Western Washington University's Huxley College of the Environment Speaker Series will host Jeremy Littell at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 11, in Communications Facility 110 as he presents "The Interface of Climate Science, Management and Policy in the Pacific Northwest."

Littell, a scientist at the Climate Impacts Group at the University of Washington and a Huxley College alumnus, will explore climate-change impacts on the Pacific Northwest's natural resources that are already evident, and a projection of future impacts. Littell will also discuss several ongoing parallel efforts by local, state and federal agencies to develop adaptation strategies for various sectors.  He will describe the Climate Impacts Group, its projections of impacts to the regional climate and the effects of climate change on natural resources as well as the current efforts to assess impacts and adaptation strategies that are underway regionally.

The speaker series was created to bring the environmental studies community together with the Western and Bellingham communities; speakers address topics of contemporary environmental concern in the region and the world. The event is free and open to the public.

WWU's Huxley College of the Environment is one of the oldest environmental colleges in the nation and a recognized national leader in producing the next generation of environmental stewards. The College's academic programs reflect a broad view of the physical, biological, social and cultural world.  This innovative and interdisciplinary approach makes Huxley unique. The College has earned international recognition for the quality of its programs.

For parking information, please stop at the south campus Visitor Center, open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays.  There is a $2 hourly charge for parking from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Parking meters at various locations on campus are also $2 and hour.

For more information, contact Michael Medler, Huxley College of the Environment, at (360) 650-3173.

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