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New paper synthesizes best available science on pinyon-juniper communities
USGS scientist Jessica Hartsell and colleagues published “Gaps and hotspots in the state of knowledge of pinyon-juniper communities” in Forest Ecology and Management in January 2020.
USGS researchers and colleagues identify potential maladaptive climate response in riparian systems
USGS researchers, looking to understand how climate may affect riparian tree regeneration, outline how warming temperatures may lead to asynchrony in the timing of riparian seed release compared to when there is either sufficient moisture or when there are areas free from flood scour necessary for successful recruitment.
NC CASC funds a year full of impactful research in 2019
In addition to numerous reports and fact sheets, at least 15 articles in high-impact journals were published in 2019 that were in part funded by the NC CASC.
NC CASC seeks Program Manager
The NC CASC is seeking a Program Manager.
Apply for the 2020 Science to Action Fellowship!
The National Climate Adaptation Science Center will be accepting Statements of Interest for the 2020 Science to Action Fellowship through January 31, 2020.
NC CASC Collaborting with NPS to Develop RSS for Yellowstone National Park's Northern Range
NC CASC ecologist Brian Miller is collaborating with NPS Denver Service Center, Climate Change Response Program, and park staff to develop a climate-informed Resource Stewardship Strategy (RSS) for Yellowstone National Park's Northern Range.
NC CASC Announces FY20 Funding Opportunity
This solicitation invites proposals for projects to be initiated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 for the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) that inform high-priority natural or cultural resource management issues that can benefit from climate-informed planning and adaptation management.
NC CASC posts update to Strategic Science Plan draft
The NC CASC has posted an update to its Strategic Science Plan draft.
SERDP Announces Funding Opportunity for FY2021
The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) is seeking to fund environmental research and development in the Resource Conservation and Resiliency program area.
Project Examines Emerging Challenges Related to Climate Change, Disease, and Wildlife Health
The USGS National Wildlife Health Center, in partnership with the USGS Climate Adaptation Science Center Network, is leading a one-year project to understand and prepare for emerging challenges related to fish and wildlife health, disease, and climate change across North America.