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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.
The Colorado Buffalo Collective
Once nearly wiped from the plains, bison are making a comeback as a symbol of ecological and cultural renewal. The Colorado Buffalo Collective is leading efforts across the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and Boulder County to restore bison to their ancestral landscapes, blending scientific research with Indigenous knowledge.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
Toward a shared vision for climate-informed resource stewardship
By articulating how existing tools complement rather than compete with one another, this new paper offers a shared vision for more coordinated, cross-jurisdictional adaptation planning in an era of ecological transformation.
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña