News

Announcement, Scientists

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!


Science Byte

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.


Announcement, Webinar

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.


Science Byte

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.


Science Spotlight

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


Science Byte

Science Speaks: Dr. Ulyana Pena


Science Speaks is a new short-form video series from the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center that highlights the people and science driving real-world climate solutions. Check out our next episode, featuring Dr. Ulyana Pena's work communicating science for the NC CASC.


Science Spotlight

Adapting to Changing Snowpack: Implications for Water in the Western United States


Winter in Colorado this year offered a compelling reminder that climate change is already reshaping hydrologic patterns across the western United States.

Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña


Announcement

The Colorado Natural Heritage Program Partners' Meeting


On March 31st, the Colorado Natural Heritage Program at Colorado State University brought together partners and participants to explore how statewide biodiversity data are being transformed into actionable conservation.

Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña


Announcement

Western Water Assessment Wildfire Lecture: April 2, 2026


The Western Water Assessment invites researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students with interests in wildfire to attend an upcoming invited research talk by Matthew Hamilton, Associate Professor at the University of Wyoming, on April 2.


Science Byte

Science Speaks! New NC CASC Video Series


Science Speaks is a new short-form video series from the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center that highlights the people and science driving real-world climate solutions. Through their own voices, scientists share how research becomes action on the ground.

Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña