University of Montana Partners Hold "Managing Post-fire Vegetation Under Climate Change" Workshop

NC CASC consortium partners, Phil Higuera and Kim Davis, University of Montana, held a workshop, "Managing Post-fire Vegetation Under Climate Change" on February 3-4, 2021 for land managers in the North Central region. Workshop goals included:
1. Share the state of knowledge on vulnerability to fire-catalyzed vegetation change and climate impacts on post-fire vegetation
2. Share tools relevant to managing post-fire landscapes and solicit feedback from participants

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NC CASC consortium partners, Phil Higuera and Kim Davis, University of Montana, held a workshop, "Managing Post-fire Vegetation Under Climate Change" on February 3-4, 2021 for land managers in the North Central region. Workshop goals included: 1. Share the state of knowledge on vulnerability to fire-catalyzed vegetation change and climate impacts on post-fire vegetation 2. Share tools relevant to managing post-fire landscapes and solicit feedback from participants 3. Identify knowledge gaps and additional information that would help managers make decisions regarding post-fire vegetation management. Click on the buttons below to view the video and slide presentations.

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Informational Webinar

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Climate Change Program is hosting an informational webinar on Tuesday, March 2.

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Fiscal Year 2022 NC CASC Funding Opportunity

The NC CASC invites Statements of Interest (SOI) from eligible applicants for projects to be initiated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. Proposed projects should address high-priority natural or cultural resource management issues that can benefit from climate-informed planning and adaptation management and pertain to priority research topics for the North Central Region.

Interior Announces Series of Tribal Consultations in Recognition of the Importance of Nation-to-Nation Relationship

The Department of the Interior announced today that it will host initial consultations with Tribal leaders next month. In addition to honoring and strengthening the nation-to-nation relationship, these steps will help ensure that future White House and Interior efforts at addressing the four converging crises of our time – COVID-19, economic security, racial justice and climate change – are inclusive of Tribal Nations’ priorities and recommendations.

Western Water Assessment Webinar: Snowpack Monitoring in the Rocky Mountain West Webinar, Part 1: Observations

Join Western Water Assessment for Part 1 of a two-part webinar in which we share Snowpack Monitoring in the Rocky Mountain West: A User Guide. 

Release of Climate Change Report and Habitat Management Plan from Partnership Between Wildlife Conservation Society and Wyoming Game and Fish

A climate change workshop and other collaborative activities between Molly Cross, at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD), which was funded by the NC CASC, culminated in the release of two published plans.

Watch Our Latest Webinar on YouTube

A recording of our latest webinar, "Drought, Wildfire, and Climate Change: From Scenarios to Real Life through the Eyes of a Scientist-Land Manager," and presented by Koren R. Nydick can be viewed on YouTube.

Climate Futures Toolbox Featured in USGS Project Spotlight

The Climate Futures Toolbox (CFT) was featured in the latest USGS Project Spotlight online. The NC CASC partnered with the National Park Service to create the CFT, a user-friendly software program designed to make climate data more accessible for park managers.
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