News
Importance of Indigenous Inclusion in Water Management
The history of removing Indigenous peoples from the land and excluding them in water management decisions highlights the need for new co-production efforts. Check out this new blog by CAST student, Dustin O'Brien.
Dr. Christy Miller Hesed recognized by CIRES!
Congratulations to our regional climate adaptation scientist for NC CASC, Dr. Christy Miller Hesed, who was recently recognized by CIRES! She is passionate about using social science to learn how climate change impacts communities and identify ways to address climate injustice.
July/August 2024 Newsletter - Now Out!
Our next newsletter is now out! Learn more about the Rapid Climate Assessment summer program; register for a Tribal climate conference; apply for a job!
The Social Side of Sagebrush
How can we promote human well-being by better understanding the connections between social and ecological systems? What new challenges and opportunities does climate change create for managing such interdependent social and ecological systems? These questions were pondered when, on two hot days in late August of 2024...
The 2024 Rapid Climate Assessment Program
The NC CASC Rapid Climate Assessment Program (RCAP) aims to create a series of Rapid Climate Assessments (RCAs) which are a synthesis of science information that can be used as a baseline for further research and a foundation for future stakeholder engagement.
Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance Conference
REMINDER: The Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance's Water and Climate Conference will take place on September 18-19, 2024, at Royal River Casino in Flandreau, SD. This gathering will bring together Tribal leaders, experts, and community members to explore Indigenous perspectives...
Transformation of Sagebrush Ecosystems
As part of the Rapid Climate Assessment Program (RCAP), Katie Bardsley worked with a team at the NC CASC to understand ecological transformation of sagebrush ecosystems in the states of Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Here is her blog on sagebrush ecosystems.
Climate Scenarios Workflow - Now Available
NC CASC scientists recently worked with Katherine Hegewisch (the developer of Climate Toolbox) to put together a Climate Scenarios Workflow. This is meant to guide users/practitioners on how to use different tools available in Climate Toolbox.
Postdoc Position Available at NC CASC
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Social Science or Ecology with a background in decision science to inform management of invasive species in the Northern Great Plains.
New Publication on Riparian Refugia
A new research paper, featuring USGS and NC CASC scientists, is now out, using projected climate conditions to map future riparian refugia. Identifying areas likely to remain insulated from climate change and sustain biodiversity and ecological function (known as climate refugia) is crucial for climate adaptation planning.