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March/April 2024 Newsletter Now Available!
Our next newsletter (March/April 2024) is now out! Learn more about Traditional Ecological Knowledge; register for our next webinar (this Thursday, May 9, at 11 AM), and learn more about a new toolkit to assist federal resource managers in co-producing actionable science to support public land management.
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.
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.
New Actionable Science Toolkit
A new toolkit aims to assist federal resource managers in co-producing actionable science to support public land management, which supports knowledge and tools that are accessible, convenient, and relevant to agency work.
Webinar Recording Now Available
Did you miss the NC CASC webinar on April 11, 2024? This presentation discussed various tools available through https://ClimateToolbox.ORG to access downscaled future climate projections relevant for ecological applications, examine future climate uncertainty and develop quantitative information to inform scenario planning activities.
James Rattling Leaf, Sr. Speaking at Upcoming HydroSciences Student Symposium
James Rattling Leaf, Sr. will be speaking at the 2024 HydroSciences Student Symposium on April 11!
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.
James Rattling Leaf, Sr. represents NC CASC on visit to Capitol Hill
James Rattling Leaf, Sr. and Heather Bené visited Capitol Hill on March 13, 2024 to share key NC CASC messages and efforts with the Appropriations Staff committee.
Ninth-Grade Student Recommends Climate Change Resource for NC CASC Community
The NC CASC recently heard from a ninth-grade student and teacher who found our Education and Training webpage to be “exceptionally valuable” in researching sustainability and climate change resources for their curriculum.
Next Webinar: 9 AM on Thursday, April 11
Recent years have seen great advances in the availability of downscaled climate data and tools to inform climate change impact or vulnerability assessments and climate adaptation planning. This presentation will discuss various tools available through The Climate Toolbox.