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Science Byte

James Rattling Leaf, Sr. selected as author in First National Nature Assessment


James Rattling Leaf, Sr. (NC CASC Tribal Engagement Specialist/ CIRES Tribal Advisor) was recently announced as an author on the “Opportunities for America’s Nature” chapter in the First National Nature Assessment.


Science Byte

New Actionable Science Toolkit


A new toolkit aims to assist federal resource managers in co-producing actionable science to support public land management, which supports knowledge and tools that are accessible, convenient, and relevant to agency work.


Webinar

Webinar Recording Now Available


Did you miss the NC CASC webinar on April 11, 2024? This presentation discussed various tools available through https://ClimateToolbox.ORG to access downscaled future climate projections relevant for ecological applications, examine future climate uncertainty and develop quantitative information to inform scenario planning activities.


Announcement

James Rattling Leaf, Sr. Speaking at Upcoming HydroSciences Student Symposium


James Rattling Leaf, Sr. will be speaking at the 2024 HydroSciences Student Symposium on April 11!


Science Spotlight

Traditional Ecological Knowledge


There is an increasing demand to integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with Western science for climate change adaptation. However, the challenge lies in how climate, ecological, and social scientists can collaborate equitably with Tribal communities to achieve this.


Science Byte

James Rattling Leaf, Sr. represents NC CASC on visit to Capitol Hill


James Rattling Leaf, Sr. and Heather Bené visited Capitol Hill on March 13, 2024 to share key NC CASC messages and efforts with the Appropriations Staff committee.


Science Byte

Ninth-Grade Student Recommends Climate Change Resource for NC CASC Community


The NC CASC recently heard from a ninth-grade student and teacher who found our Education and Training webpage to be “exceptionally valuable” in researching sustainability and climate change resources for their curriculum.


Announcement, Webinar

Next Webinar: 9 AM on Thursday, April 11


Recent years have seen great advances in the availability of downscaled climate data and tools to inform climate change impact or vulnerability assessments and climate adaptation planning. This presentation will discuss various tools available through The Climate Toolbox.


Science Byte

New RCAP product now out!


The US Great Plains, stretching over 1,300 miles from the US-Canada border to Texas, constitutes a crucial and ecologically diverse region in the heart of North America. Understanding processes and their drivers is of paramount importance in the face of increasing water demands, growing environmental challenges, and the uncertainties associated with future climate change.


Announcement, Webinar

Upcoming Webinar: Thursday, March 14 - POSTPONED due to weather


POSTPONED due to weather. We will send an email out with a new date as soon as we confirm. Learn more about the potential landscapes identified for the conservation of the prairie dog ecosystem across North America’s Central Grasslands. These priority areas represent 17% of the historical distribution of black-tailed prairie dogs and remain strongholds under projected climate change.