The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center is a partnership between the US Geological Survey, the University of Colorado Boulder and six other 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

From Climate Training to Action: New NOAA Award Supports Extreme Heat Preparedness on Rosebud Reservation

A new collaboration involving the NC CASC, CDR Associates, and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota demonstrates how conversations during a climate training session can lead to new partnerships and practical adaptation efforts.
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Science Byte

Mapping the Future of Bison in a Changing Climate

How can climate science help Indigenous communities and conservation managers prepare for the future of North America's bison? The Integrated Bison Mapping Project (IBMP) is turning climate projections into actionable information.