The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center is a partnership between the US Geological Survey, the University of Colorado Boulder and six 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

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.
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Science Spotlight

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?
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Science Byte

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.