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Stefan Tangen to Participate on Panel in NPS Webinar: Navigating the Climate Adaptation Science Centers: A National Network of Climate Adaptation Support for Native Nations
From the expansion of invasive species to wildfire, from drought to sea-level rise, climate change creates new and evolving challenges for ecosystems across the nation. The USGS Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) are a partnership-driven program that teams scientific researchers with natural and cultural resource managers and local communities to help fish, wildlife, waters, and lands across the country adapt to changing conditions.
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund Releases New Call for Proposals
NC-CASC Consortium Partner Wildlife Conservation Society has released a call for proposals for the Climate Adaptation Fund , which supports the implementation of on-the-ground conservation actions designed to help wildlife and ecosystems adapt to a changing climate.
James Rattling Leaf, Sr., to give presentation at the Boulder Labs Diversity Council
On April 21st, James Rattling Leaf Sr., will give a presentation titled, “Engaging with Native American Communities: Mitakuye Oyasin” at the Boulder Labs Diversity Council.
Read the April Edition of the Tribal Climate Newsletter
Read the April edition of the Tribal Climate Newsletter.
New Paper: The impact of production network economies on spatially-contiguous conservation—Theoretical model with evidence from the U.S. Prairie Pothole Region
A paper funded by the NC CASC was recently published in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management titled, "The impact of production network economies on spatially-contiguous conservation—Theoretical model with evidence from the U.S. Prairie Pothole Region."
Watch Stefan Tangen’s Latest Webinar Presentation, “Building Tribal Community Resilience: The Role of Nonprofits”
On March 31st, Stefan Tangen and Dr. Valerie A. Small, the National Program Director at Trees, Water, and People, gave the webinar presentation, “Building Tribal Community Resilience: The Role of Nonprofits”.
Molly Cross Testifies at Hearing of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Parks, Forests, and Public Lands
NC CASC Consortium Partner, Molly Cross, testified on a March 23rd, 2021 hearing of the House and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, on the role of federal programs in supporting natural climate solutions in the U.S.
New Multi-Agency Report on Sagebrush Conservation Features Two Members of the NC CASC
USGS released a new multi-agency report on sagebrush, "Sagebrush Conservation Strategy—Challenges to Sagebrush Conservation". Robin O'Malley (retired, NC CASC), Nicole DeCrappeo (NW/NC CASCs), and Stephen Jackson (SW/SC CASCs) were the co-conveners for the Chapter L Climate Adaptation writing team.
Aparna Bamzai-Dodson Featured on USGS Instagram
USGS Deputy Director, Aparna Bamzai-Dodson, was featured on one of USGS’ Instagram accounts, @usgs_wild, where her position at the NC CASC and PhD were highlighted.
Watch Our Latest Webinar on YouTube
The presentation recording from our latest webinar, "Our Changing Fire Regimes" on March 11th was posted to YouTube.