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Scientists

NC CASC Collaborting with NPS to Develop RSS for Yellowstone National Park's Northern Range


NC CASC ecologist Brian Miller is collaborating with NPS Denver Service Center, Climate Change Response Program, and park staff to develop a climate-informed Resource Stewardship Strategy (RSS) for Yellowstone National Park's Northern Range.


Announcement

NC CASC Announces FY20 Funding Opportunity


This solicitation invites proposals for projects to be initiated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 for the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) that inform high-priority natural or cultural resource management issues that can benefit from climate-informed planning and adaptation management.


General

NC CASC posts update to Strategic Science Plan draft


The NC CASC has posted an update to its Strategic Science Plan draft.


General

SERDP Announces Funding Opportunity for FY2021


The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) is seeking to fund environmental research and development in the Resource Conservation and Resiliency program area.


Announcement

Project Examines Emerging Challenges Related to Climate Change, Disease, and Wildlife Health


The USGS National Wildlife Health Center, in partnership with the USGS Climate Adaptation Science Center Network, is leading a one-year project to understand and prepare for emerging challenges related to fish and wildlife health, disease, and climate change across North America.


Event

Save the Date! 8th Annual Rising Voices: Climate Resilience through Indigenous and Earth Sciences Workshop


We are pleased to announce that the 8th annual Rising Voices: Climate Resilience through Indigenous and Earth Sciences workshop will be held in Lummi Territory from April 29—May 1, 2020, in partnership with Lummi Nation and the Northwest Indian College.


Announcement

leri R drought data tool now available on Comprehensive R Archive Network


The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center is happy to announce that the leri R package, which facilitates access to the NOAA Landscape Evaporative Response Index (LERI) data product, is now on the Comprehensive R Archive Network.


Event

GPTWA announces 2019 Fall Water Conference


The Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance and the Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association present the 2019 Fall Water Conference, "Protecting Tribal Water and Lands: Vision and Planning to adapt to a Changing Climate."


Scientists

NC CASC welcomes new Research Coordinator, Alisa Wade


The NC CASC welcomes Dr. Alisa Wade to our team as our new research coordinator. Alisa is a conservation planner and scientist, trained at the intersection of physical, ecological, and social science, with a particular interest in bridging the gap between science and management by creating tools and resources for conservation planning.


Scientists

NC CASC University Director Jennifer Balch comments on "the Smokey Bear effect"


NC CASC Director Jennifer Balch comments on "the Smokey Bear effect" as Smokey celebrates 75th birthday.