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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.
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...