The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center is a partnership between the US Geological Survey, the University of Colorado Boulder and five consortium partners. The NC CASC fosters innovative and applied research in support of tribal, federal, state, and local natural resource management and decision-making. The North Central center is one of nine regional climate centers in the national CASC network created to help meet the changing needs of land and resource managers across the country. It serves Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. 

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Announcement, Webinar

Webinar Recording Now Available

Although the lynx is designated a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, it has been listed in the contiguous U.S. as a threatened distinct population segment (DPS) since 2000. Learn more about the threats that climate warming poses to this species.
Science Spotlight

New Consortium to Enhance Research Efforts for Adapting to Impacts of Climate Change in North Central Region

The University of Colorado Boulder will serve as the regional hub for a consortium of partners with the expertise needed to address issues related to wildlife, ecosystems, climate change, and conservation. As part of a new 5-year cooperative agreement...
Science Byte

Sagebrush Workshop Report now available

On August 20-21, 2024, sagebrush experts and partners joined the NC CASC for a workshop in Boulder, Colorado. Read the workshop report to learn more about objectives and outcomes!