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NC CASC Webinar Series: "Grass-Cast: A grassland productivity forecast"
The Grassland Productivity Forecast or “Grass-Cast” uses over 30 years of historical data on weather and vegetation growth—combined with satellite NDVI data and seasonal precipitation scenarios—to predict if rangelands in individual ~6 mile x 6 mile areas are likely to produce above-normal, near-normal, or below-normal amounts of vegetation.
NW CASC 2020 Ecological Transformation Deep Dive Products Available Online
The NW CASC organizes an annual Ecological Transformation Deep Dive to identify emerging climate risks. The Deep Dive convenes researchers, scientists, and students to assess the state of knowledge and practice associated with managing that risk.
Three Centers Retreat Biannual Meeting Recap
On Wednesday, March 17, the leadership teams of the North Central CASC, NOAA's Western Water Assessment, and USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub met virtually for their bi-annual retreat.
Brian Miller to Present at IALE North America Annual Meeting
USGS Research Ecologist Brian Miller will give a conference presentation on new software developments that facilitate modeling interactions between wildlife and their environment.
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”.