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NC CASC's Practitioner Tools Workshop: Building Climate Adaptation Capacity with Tribal Resource Professionals
In early June, scientists at the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) gathered with tribal resource managers for a day-and-a-half of hands-on learning, in-depth conversation, and relationship-building around climate adaptation science and tools.
Imtiaz Rangwala
Precision in Actionable Science
A new framework from the U.S. Geological Survey challenges scientists to think more carefully about who their research is actually intended to serve. Rather than assuming a generic "resource manager" will use the results, the framework encourages researchers to answer six simple questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why? And How?
New Publication Now Out
While adaptation efforts often focus on ecological and climate science, a new review led by researchers affiliated with the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) highlights the critical role that social science plays in supporting climate resilience.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
The NC CASC Annual Consortium Meeting
The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) held its Year 2 Consortium Meeting from June 2 - 3, 2026, at the Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) building on the University of Colorado Boulder East Campus.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
Upcoming Webinar: Biological Control Development, Implementation, and Monitoring
Join NC RISCC on June 30 (9–10 am MT) for a webinar featuring three experts who will explore the foundations of classical biocontrol, emerging efforts to manage invasive annual grasses, and research on how biocontrol agents adapt and spread after release.
Science Speaks: Dr. Christy Miller Hesed
The next Science Speaks video is out, featuring our Actionable Science Lead, Dr. Christy Miller Hesed! Learn more about her work bridging the gap between research and resource managers.
2nd Chapter of USGS Grasslands Report Published
The second chapter of the USGS Grasslands Report has been published! It was edited by NC CASC Actionable Science Lead, Christine Miller Hesed, and NC CASC Lead Social Scientist, Heather Yocum.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
Dr. Aparna Bamzai-Dodson Featured on "Coffee & Geography" Podcast
Aparna Bamzai‑Dodson, Assistant Regional Administrator at the NC CASC within the US Geological Survey (USGS) speaks with Kit Marie on the "Coffee & Geography" Podcast. Aparna explains how the USGS functions as the science arm of the US Department of the Interior...
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
Očéti Šakówiŋ Climate Resilience Workshop Brings Together TCU Students, Mentors, and Climate Leaders
From May 18–20, 2026, the Očéti Šakówiŋ Climate Resilience Workshop gathered approximately 25 participants at the He Sapa Center at Oglala Lakota College in Rapid City for three days of learning, collaboration, and community-building focused on climate resilience across Tribal Nations.
Janna Black
Rapid Climate Assessments for a Changing Future
The NC CASC's Rapid Climate Assessment Program (RCAP) is an initiative designed to accelerate actionable climate adaptation science across the region. Since launching in 2023, RCAP has supported short-term, high-impact projects that pair graduate researchers with scientists, land managers, Tribal partners, and decision-makers to tackle pressing climate challenges.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña