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, Scientists

Redefining how Western researchers work with Indigenous peoples

Ethical space is a framework of engagement between Western science and traditional knowledge. Sitting down with CU Boulder Today, NC CASC's James Rattling Leaf, Sr. is excited about the university's steps toward working with Indigenous peoples.
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

New publication summarizes incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge into climate adaptation planning

Following the Ute Mountain Ute (UMU) Tribe's development of a Climate Action Plan, the NC CASC funded a project to further support the Tribe in planning for a changing climate. We initiated the partnership with a climate adaptation training in 2021.