Unfulfilled Promises: The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe's Fight for Water Justice in the Face of Climate Change

On a sunny July afternoon, I’m standing on the shore of Lake Nighthorse, gazing out over its glistening blue water, framed by rolling green peaks. I hear the faint hum of a motor as a boat passes nearby. In the distance, a group of children splash around, while their family lounges on the sandy beach.

Science Speaks: Dr. Ulyana Pena

Dr. Ulyana Pena explains that the biggest barrier to climate adaptation isn’t a lack of science, but how that science is communicated to the people who need it most.

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.

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.