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June 24, 2026

Inclusive Excellence Fellow Spotlight: Expanding Access and Belonging through Inclusive Science Communication

Cover photo for Kylie's presentation "Expanding Access and Belonging through Inclusive Science Communication at the PNW CESU"

We are pleased to share a presentation by Kylie Baker, PNW CESU Science Communication Specialist and participant in the University of Washington College of the Environment’s Inclusive Excellence Fellows Program, who spent the past nine months working to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of our communications. Kylie’s project focused on ensuring that PNW CESU communications…

February 28, 2025

PNW CESU FY24 Achievements and Looking Forward

PNW CESU FY24 Achievements: Advancing Collaboration and Research The Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (PNW CESU) continues to foster impactful collaborations between federal and non-federal partners, supporting innovative research, technical assistance, and education that enhance resource stewardship. Over the past twenty-four fiscal years, PNW CESU federal agency partners have provided approximately $197 million to…

July 31, 2024

PNW CESU Interactive Story Map

Discover the full scope of the PNW CESU’s work through our new Interactive Story Map. This dynamic resource outlines our mission, highlights the benefits of our collaborations, showcases the locations of our partner institutions, details our impacts, and more. You can explore the Story Map here.

January 20, 2021

PNW CESU welcomes new Co-Leader Alison

Please join me in welcoming Alison Ainsworth as our new Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Research Coordinator and Science Advisor for the Pacific Northwest CESU. Alison Ainsworth is the new CESU Research Coordinator and Science Advisor for the Pacific Northwest CESU, hosted by the University of Washington in Seattle. She will also assist with projects…