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Managing Climate Change in Wilderness: Scenario-Based Approaches for an Uncertain Future
How do you manage for change in places meant to remain wild? That is the central question facing land managers across the American West as climate change accelerates ecological transformation, even in federally protected wilderness areas. A new NC CASC-supported case study, “RAD Decisions in Rad Landscapes: Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness”, tackles this challenge head-on.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
Upcoming Tribal Community Resilience Webinar Series
Join us for presentations and Q&A focusing on how Tribal Nations, Native Villages, and Pueblos are responding to resilience challenges across regions throughout the U.S., hosted by regional Tribal Community Resilience Liaisons. These webinars will take place from February - September, 2026 on the first Thursday of every month (1-2 PM MT).
RAD Webinar Series
The USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center is pleased to announce a quarterly webinar series on the RAD (Resist-Accept-Direct) framework in collaboration with the National Conservation Training Center. This series focuses on examples of RAD implementation and reflects on practical applications of RAD concepts.
Climate Change Adaptation for Tribes & Tribal Partners
Please "Save the Date" for a climate workshop, hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, from April 7-9, 2026! Practical tools and guidance will help Tribes and Tribal partners plan for, and respond to, climate change challenges while honoring their traditional knowledges.
January webinar recording available
Watch the recording of "Tongue River 2100: Future Tongue River streamflow estimates to enable Northern Cheyenne data-driven water management and planning" here!
November/December 2025 newsletter is out
The NC CASC's November/December 2025 newsletter is now out! Learn more about what we've been up to in the final months of 2025, including a Science Spotlight story about the Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance Annual Meeting.
NC CASC Webinar on Thursday, January 8 at 11 AM
Tune in on Thursday, January 8, to hear a webinar on the Tongue River's future. The project involves working closely with the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and other partners to co-produce knowledge to enable data-driven water management and planning.
Protecting Water, Lands, and Culture: Highlights from the Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance Annual Conference
On November 5-6, 2025, the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center’s Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons Janna Black and Kynser Wahwahsuck Bell helped host the Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance (GPTWA) Annual 2025 Conference in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
Tackling Invasive Species in a Changing Climate
The International Invasive Species & Climate Change Conference (IISCCC), held online on December 9-10, 2025, brought together researchers, land managers and policymakers to bridge the gap between science and action.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
Recording Available: Integrating Seasonal Dynamics into Risk-Informed Wildfire Planning
Did you miss the webinar on Thursday, December 11, 2025, given by Jamie Peeler? Watch the recording to learn more about risk-informed wildfire planning through updated fire behavior models.