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NC CASC Webinar Series - November 14, 2024
Although the lynx is designated a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, it has been listed in the contiguous U.S. as a threatened distinct population segment (DPS) since 2000.
Ecological Drought Webinar - Available Online
NC CASC affiliates, Dr. Wynne Moss (USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center), and Shelley Crausbay (USDA Forest Service) presented in the 2024/25 National Ecological Drought Webinar Series.
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!
The NC CASC is happy to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day today, October 14. We celebrate and honor the connection Indigenous Peoples have with their cultural lands, including the lands where we live and work today.
Navigating wildlife infectious diseases in the context of climate change
A new blog by RCAP (Rapid Climate Assessment Program) student, Kyle Schutz, explores how navigating wildlife infectious diseases in the context of climate change is daunting – what can agencies do?
Updated NC CASC Strategic Science Plan
The NC CASC has an updated Strategic Science Plan that outlines priorities in climate adaptation science, collaboration and capacity building, and development of tools and communication projects for 2023-28.
Hailey Robe
New Blog - Forest Fire Fieldwork
A new blog by undergraduate, Josephina Matibag (Colorado State University) is now up on our webpage! Learn more about her experience as a Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow (CAST) student at NC CASC this summer, doing fieldwork with drones.
New Consortium to Enhance Research Efforts for Adapting to Impacts of Climate Change in North Central Region
The University of Colorado Boulder will serve as the regional hub for a consortium of partners with the expertise needed to address issues related to wildlife, ecosystems, climate change, and conservation. As part of a new 5-year cooperative agreement...
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña
Exploring Elk Meadow: A Journey into Day and Night Ecological Research
A new blog by CAST student, Zakori Blackwell, is now out! He reflects on his summer experience working with Dr. Resasco in the Elk Meadow at University of Colorado Boulder’s Mountain Research Station.
The Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance's Water and Climate Conference
The Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance's Water and Climate Conference, held September 18 - 19, 2024, was a resounding success. We were deeply honored to have Arvol Looking Horse...
New Cooperative Agreement to Advance Climate Adaptation in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains
The University of Colorado Boulder has been awarded a 5-year cooperative agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to host the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC), one of nine regional climate centers.