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Collaborative Hubs Extend Climate Adaptation Science Across the North Central and Southwest U.S.
- 2024/09/18
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has announced new consortia agreements involving universities, Tribal organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to extend the work of the North Central and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) for an additional five years. The partnerships aim to advance research and practical solutions addressing climate change impacts on ecosystems and communities.
The North Central CASC, headquartered at Colorado State University, collaborates with a network of regional institutions including the University of Montana, South Dakota State University, and various Tribal and environmental organizations. This collaboration focuses on creating climate resilience strategies for landscapes across the Northern Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Upper Missouri River Basin. Researchers concentrate on adaptive resource management, water resource sustainability, and improving agricultural practices to mitigate climate impacts.
Meanwhile, the Southwest CASC, anchored at the University of Arizona, partners with institutions such as the Desert Research Institute, the University of California, Davis, and Indigenous groups from the southwestern U.S. This consortium dedicates efforts to address climate challenges in the arid and semi-arid landscapes of the region. Their work involves studying drought impacts, wildfire management, and the preservation of biodiversity in desert ecosystems.
These CASCs serve as hubs for actionable science, providing data, tools, and training to support natural resource managers, policymakers, and local communities. The emphasis on integrating traditional ecological knowledge from Tribal partners enhances the relevance and applicability of the scientific research, fostering more inclusive and effective resilience strategies.
The renewed agreements underscore a commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches in tackling the pressing climate issues faced by both regions. By leveraging the expertise and resources of diverse partners, the CASCs aim to deliver science that directly informs management actions and community planning, ensuring that ecosystems and human populations can better adapt to the changing climate.
The North Central CASC, headquartered at Colorado State University, collaborates with a network of regional institutions including the University of Montana, South Dakota State University, and various Tribal and environmental organizations. This collaboration focuses on creating climate resilience strategies for landscapes across the Northern Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Upper Missouri River Basin. Researchers concentrate on adaptive resource management, water resource sustainability, and improving agricultural practices to mitigate climate impacts.
Meanwhile, the Southwest CASC, anchored at the University of Arizona, partners with institutions such as the Desert Research Institute, the University of California, Davis, and Indigenous groups from the southwestern U.S. This consortium dedicates efforts to address climate challenges in the arid and semi-arid landscapes of the region. Their work involves studying drought impacts, wildfire management, and the preservation of biodiversity in desert ecosystems.
These CASCs serve as hubs for actionable science, providing data, tools, and training to support natural resource managers, policymakers, and local communities. The emphasis on integrating traditional ecological knowledge from Tribal partners enhances the relevance and applicability of the scientific research, fostering more inclusive and effective resilience strategies.
The renewed agreements underscore a commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches in tackling the pressing climate issues faced by both regions. By leveraging the expertise and resources of diverse partners, the CASCs aim to deliver science that directly informs management actions and community planning, ensuring that ecosystems and human populations can better adapt to the changing climate.