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NC CASC presents at AGU 2023
The NC CASC was represented at the 2023 American Geophysical Union fall meeting by Aparna Bamzai-Dodson (USGS Assistant Regional Administrator) and Meagan Oldfather (USGS Climate Adaptation Specialist). Read more about their contributions.
New R-Shiny Apps Now Available
Two new R-shiny apps are now available for analysis of large-scale drivers of regional precipitation to inform regional water availability. These apps were developed as part of the 2023 Rapid Climate Assessment Program (RCAP).
Balancing Management Objectives in a Time of Climate Change
New NC CASC-funded research is now out, in a paper discussing the challenges of ecosystem management in the face of climate change. It suggests that traditional methods based on historical conditions may be inadequate due to ongoing ecological transformations.
The Science to Action Fellowship Program
The Science to Action Fellowship program supports graduate students in directly applying scientific research related to climate change impacts on fish, wildlife, or ecosystems to decision making about natural resources.
NC CASC contributes to drought assessment report
Aparna Bamzai-Dodson, Imtiaz Rangwala, and James Rattling Leaf, Sr. from the NC CASC contributed to the NOAA/NIDIS report, "Drought Assessment in a Changing Climate: Priority Actions and Research Needs." Learn more and read the report here!
AGU help session - December 5
In case you're headed to the AGU Fall Meeting this year and need assistance with your presentation, poster, or general public communications skills, please join Ulyana and Hailey at 11 AM tomorrow (Tuesday, December 5) for an AGU work session.
Next Webinar: December 14 at 1 PM MT
This webinar will detail the broader process of developing a menu of climate adaptation strategies and approaches for terrestrial wildlife management to help managers translate broad concepts into specific tactics that will respond to climate change risks and meet desired management goals.
NC CASC scientists visit Nebraska Sandhills Refuges
Kyra Clark-Wolf and Imtiaz Rangwala from NC CASC were accompanied by Orien Richmond to visit three refuges in the Nebraska Sandhills: Valentine, Lacreek, and Ft. Niobrara. The visit, between November 7-9, built upon ongoing conversations with refuge managers and biologists in the Sandhills.
NC CASC webinar recording available
The Colorado River Basin is in crisis. As a result of climate change induced long-term drought, the Basin faces chronic water shortages with significant impacts across economic sectors. The agricultural sector is the largest water user in the Basin, meaning that farmers and ranchers are central to both the impacts of and solutions to water shortages.
NC CASC contributes to the Fifth National Climate Assessment, available today
The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) is now available online! The NCAs bring together teams of professionals to synthesize knowledge about current and projected trends in global climate change, including information on both environmental and social trends. Several people at the NC CASC contributed to the NCA5.