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

Dr. Christy Miller Hesed recognized by CIRES!

Congratulations to our regional climate adaptation scientist for NC CASC, Dr. Christy Miller Hesed, who was recently recognized by CIRES! She is passionate about using social science to learn how climate change impacts communities and identify ways to address climate injustice.
Science Spotlight

New Cooperative Agreement to Advance Climate Adaptation in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains

The University of Colorado Boulder has been awarded a 5-year cooperative agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to host the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC), one of nine regional climate centers.
Science Byte

Importance of Indigenous Inclusion in Water Management

The history of removing Indigenous peoples from the land and excluding them in water management decisions highlights the need for new co-production efforts. Check out this new blog by CAST student, Dustin O'Brien.