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Join us for the July Tribal Climate Webinar
Join us for the next Tribal Climate Webinar on July 27th at 10:00am MT.
Read the Latest Tribal Climate Newsletter
Read the July 2021 edition of the Tribal Climate Newsletter.
NC CASC Webinar Series: Understanding and projection of space-time variability of summer hydroclimate and ecology in the United States
The southeast Prairie Pothole Region (SEPPR) is an important habitat in the northern Great Plains with millions of wetlands used by waterfowl, pheasants, deer, and many unique species that cannot be found elsewhere in the regional landscape. The region is highly sensitive to variations in climate, and it is projected to face climate changes in the future.
Imtiaz Rangwala's Work Featured in Climate Toolbox Case Study
NC CASC Climate Science Lead, Imtiaz Rangwala, and his work for the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on species status assessment was included in Climate Toolbox’s Case Studies on their website. The case study shows how Imtiaz uses the Climate Toolbox to gather data in order to help FWS assess the potential impact of future climate on different species.
Fireworks Article by Phil Higuera and Jennifer Balch Picked Up by Multiple Media Outlets
NC CASC University Director, Jennifer Balch, and Consortium Partner, Phil Higuera at the University of Montana, co-authored an article that was featured in The Conversation on June 30th. The article, “Skip the fireworks this record-dry 4th of July, over 150 wildfire scientists urge the US West,” discussed record-dry levels and extreme fire danger that the US West currently faces and the dangers of fireworks on the 4th of July.
New Invasive Species Project Open at the NC CASC
A new project under PI Chelsea Nagy will focus on integrating the research and management of invasive species, climate change, and fire.
Read Jennifer Balch's Fireworks Op-ed in The Hill
NC CASC University Director, Jennifer Balch, wrote an op-ed that was featured in The Hill before the 4th of July. The piece urges people to avoid fireworks for July 4th celebrations this year in the Western US, due to the unprecedented drought and looming wildfire season.
New Publications Supported by the NC CASC
Check out the list of recent publications that were supported by the NC CASC.
NC CASC Hiring a Communications Specialist!
The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) invites applications for a part-time Communications Specialist. This position will work closely with the NC CASC team to develop communication products that tell engaging stories about the science, education and outreach activities we do to help natural and cultural resource managers adapt to a changing world.
Register for our next Climate Data 101 in Python Workshop
Are you a resource manager or researcher interested in learning how to work with climate data in Python? If so, the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center and Conservation Science Partners invite you to register for a Climate Data 101 in Python Workshop.