The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center is a partnership between the US Geological Survey, the University of Colorado Boulder and five other consortium partners. The NC CASC fosters innovative and applied research in support of Tribal, federal, state, and local natural resource management and decision-making. The North Central center is one of nine regional climate centers in the national CASC network created to help meet the changing needs of land and resource managers across the country. It serves Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. 

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Announcement, Publications

New Publication - Grass Invasion in Prairie Pothole Region

The Prairie Potholes Region of the northern Great Plains is under threat from the combined effects of introduced perennial grasses and climate change, which are driving plant community shifts and biodiversity loss. Check out a new publication about this from the NC CASC's RCAP (Rapid Climate Assessment Program).
Science Spotlight

Understanding CMIP6: Key Insights and Implications for Climate Modeling

The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) provides climate science support for resource managers, researchers, and stakeholders navigating climate-related challenges. As part of this effort, we offer resources and expertise to help interpret and apply climate data to decision-making.
Science Byte

Upcoming Webinar from USFWS Scientist (Former SE CASC Fellow!)

The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) is hosting a webinar featuring one of their former fellows, Julianne Reas! The webinar, "Understanding the Role of Conservation Social Science in Improving Natural Resource Management Applications," will take place March 19 at 11am MT.