Science Speaks: El Woolner

El Woolner discusses her work developing a Sagebrush Adaptation Menu, a tool designed to help land managers translate climate science into practical strategies for protecting and restoring sagebrush ecosystems in a changing climate.

September-October Newsletter Available

The NC CASC September-October Newsletter is available online! Read the newsletter here.

Mapping the Future of Bison in a Changing Climate

How can climate science help Indigenous communities and conservation managers prepare for the future of North America's bison? The Integrated Bison Mapping Project (IBMP) is turning climate projections into actionable information.

Prasad Joins New Mexico Office of the State Engineer

Prasad Thota, a former NC CASC GRA and Research Affiliate, has joined the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer as a Lead Water Resources Professional in the Hydrology Bureau in Santa Fe.

Helping Montana Prepare for Emerging Threats

As temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift, wildlife across the North Central part of the United States face challenges that extend beyond changes to their habitats. What can conservation agencies do to prepare?

2026 Sustainability Research Summit

Members of the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) participated in CU Boulder’s inaugural Sustainability Research Summit, held October 8-9, 2026.

NC CASC Webinar: November 5, 2026

Grassland birds are among the most rapidly declining bird groups in North America. This upcoming NC CASC webinar will explore how the Central Grassland Bird Working Group is developing a coordinated, science-based approach to support their recovery.

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This webinar will highlight the efforts of the Central Grassland Bird Working Group to recover 17 steeply declining grassland bird species. We will describe a systems-level approach that integrates spatial variation in population dynamics, limiting factors, and the human dimensions essential for successful species recovery and long-term grassland conservation. We will introduce an iterative, two-step “where, then what” framework. First, spatial prioritization is used to identify where coordinated conservation efforts are most likely to benefit declining species. Second, data on species responses to management are used to determine what actions are most effective for maximizing population recovery. Together, these approaches provide a pathway for targeting conservation investments and adapting management to local conditions. Finally, the webinar will introduce SPARRO (Spatial Prioritization for Avian Recovery & Rangeland Opportunity), a new decision-support tool designed to facilitate coordinated, targeted, and effective grassland conservation delivery across the Central Grasslands.