The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center is a partnership between the US Geological Survey, the University of Colorado Boulder and consortium partners, created to foster both innovation and applied research; researchers will focus on science in support of natural resource management, addressing tribal, federal, state and local needs. The North Central center is one of eight regional climate centers 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.