The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center is a partnership between the US Geological Survey, the University of Colorado Boulder and six other 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, Publications

New Publication on Climate Change Adaptation in National Parks

A new study quantifies both the magnitude of projected mid-century climate change and the associated uncertainty within 332 national park units in the continental United States.
Science Spotlight

Ecological Scenarios for Climate-Smart Management in the American West

Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and intensifying wildfires are altering the ecological dynamics of forests, grasslands, and rangelands. How do you prepare for a future that’s not only novel but also one that cannot be accurately predicted?
Science Byte

May/June 2025 Newsletter - Now Out

The next NC CASC newsletter is now out. Explore stories on ecological scenarios for climate-smart management, fighting fire with fire, and wildly unpredictable warm-season rains.