The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center is a partnership between the US Geological Survey, the University of Colorado Boulder and five consortium partners. The NC CASC fosters innovative and applied research in support of tribal, federal, state, and local natural resource management and decision-making. The North Central center is one of nine regional climate centers in the national CASC network created to help meet the changing needs of land and resource managers across the country. It serves Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. 

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Announcement, Scientists

Congratulations to Prasad Thota!

Congratulations to Prasad Thota, recipient of one of the CIRES' 2024 Graduate Student Research Awards! He is a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at CU Boulder advised by Prof. Balaji Rajagopalan. Last summer, he worked on an RCAP project alongside NC CASC's climate lead, Dr. Imtiaz Rangwala.
Science Spotlight

Traditional Ecological Knowledge

There is an increasing demand to integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with Western science for climate change adaptation. However, the challenge lies in how climate, ecological, and social scientists can collaborate equitably with Tribal communities to achieve this.
Science Byte

James Rattling Leaf, Sr. selected as author in First National Nature Assessment

James Rattling Leaf, Sr. (NC CASC Tribal Engagement Specialist/ CIRES Tribal Advisor) was recently announced as an author on the “Opportunities for America’s Nature” chapter in the First National Nature Assessment.