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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. The chapter highlights various grassland management entities, provides background information on their mission and organizational structure, and describes some of their key grassland management activities.
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
Fires of Unusual Size: Future of Extreme and Emerging Wildfire in a Warming United States
Wildfires across the contiguous United States are becoming larger, more complex, and increasingly difficult to manage. A new study, supported by NC CASC through Jilmarie Stephen’s Future of Fire Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral Fellowship project. examines the rise of “fires of unusual size."
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
Dr. Rangwala Featured on The Weather Channel
Congratulations to Imtiaz Rangwala, lead climate scientist at the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, on his recent feature on The Weather Channel!
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
CIRES Rendezvous 2026
On May 14, 2026, members of the NC CASC participated in the CIRES Rendezvous, an annual institute-wide symposium that brings together researchers, staff, and collaborators to celebrate the year's achievements as well as share science and highlight emerging work.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
Recording Available: RAD Decisions in Rad Landscapes
Did you miss the NC CASC Webinar on May 7, 2026? Watch Kira Hefty (Plumas National Forest, USDA Forest Service) and Jaclyn Fox Rushing (Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute, USDA Forest Service) present on RAD decisions in the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness.
Next Newsletter Now Out
Our latest newsletter explores how science is being translated into real-world climate adaptation across the North Central region, from new research and tools that help managers navigate rapidly changing ecosystems to stories highlighting collaboration, innovation, and impact on the ground.
Rooted in Knowledge: Advancing Climate Adaptation Through the Tribal Adaptation Menu
The Tribal Climate Adaptation Menu is a tool specifically built to empower Tribal Nations and agencies to integrate Indigenous perspectives into climate planning, ensuring that the protection of natural resources also means the protection of cultural heritage.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña