The Grasslands Synthesis Project

Understanding how climate change and variability will impact grassland ecosystems is crucial for successful grasslands management in the future. Towards that goal, the NC CASC began the "Grasslands Synthesis Project" in 2020 to compile baseline information on broadly shared grassland management goals and challenges in the North Central region.

New Summer GRAs Available

Interested in summer GRAs? Then check out the opportunities and apply!

Indigenous Peoples Day

Tribal Nations are unique partners for us since their connection to the environment is often thousands of years old. We at NC CASC are committed to working with them to create usable and relevant science to build climate resilience.

Congratulations to James Rattling Leaf, Sr.!

This Nature Climate Change article, co-authored by NC CASC's James Rattling Leaf, Sr., explores the importance of co-production of knowledge for climate change.

Top Climate News Stories of 2022

USGS Climate highlights their top 5 climate news stories of 2022 on Twitter, choosing our coverage of drought in the Milk and St. Mary river basins as one of them.

Webinar Recording Available Online

If you missed Dr. Jeff Martin's webinar on bison management (November 10, 2022), view the recording here on our YouTube channel.

Cross-Park Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) Change Project

In a time of climate change, the human element - agency context and rules, as well as emotions and values - influence how resource managers respond to environmental changes. The Cross-Park RAD (resist-accept-direct change) Project aims to increase understanding of how institutional and emotional factors influence manager decision making in the National Park Service in the face of ecological transformation.

National Adaptation Forum

Several NC CASC members are presenting (or are being represented) in Baltimore, MD this week (Oct 25 - 27, 2022) at the National Adaptation Forum (NAF).

The Future of International Waterways: The Milk and St. Mary River Basins Case Study

Along the US-Canadian border, international waterways weave a path from the mountains down to the foothills, feeding the Milk and St. Mary river basins, important regions to the Chippewa Cree Indians, Blackfeet, Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes.

RSS Supplemental Guidance: Integration of Climate Change Scenario Planning into the RSS Process

The NC CASC's Brian Miller and the National Park Service team are excited to announce the publishing of the Resource Stewardship Strategy (RSS) Supplemental Guidance.