Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science
The Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science (ACCAS) advises the Secretary of the Interior on the operations of the Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs).
Meetings
The fourth meeting of the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science (ACCAS) will be held virtually on January 10, 2025 from 11:00am-3:00pm ET, and will be open to the public. Questions about the Council should be directed to Isabella Caltabiano Ullerick, ACCAS Designated Federal Officer, at iullerick@usgs.gov.
Virtual Registration
To register for virtual participation, please complete and submit a Virtual Registration Form. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from ZoomGov containing instructions for joining the webinar.
Public Comments
If you would like to submit a public comment in advance of the meeting, please email Isabella Caltabiano Ullerick, ACCAS Designated Federal Officer, at iullerick@usgs.gov. All comments will be shared with Council members.
Responsibilities
The Council will provide recommendations on:
- the contents of a national strategy identifying key climate adaptation science priorities to advance the management of natural and cultural resources in the face of climate change;
- the nature, extent, and quality of relations with and engagement of key partners at the regional/Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) level;
- the nature and effectiveness of mechanisms to effectively deliver science information and tools, and build capacity, to aid the natural and cultural resource management community and decision-makers in adapting to a changing climate;
- mechanisms that may be employed by the NCASC to ensure high standards of scientific quality and integrity in its products; and
- the integration of equity, particularly for historically underserved communities, in the operation of the NCASC and regional CASCs.
Learn more in the Council Charter.
Meeting Materials
Please use the links below to find additional information about each ACCAS meeting, including agendas, briefing packets, summary reports, presentations, etc.
ACCAS Meeting 4 (January 10, 2025)
ACCAS Meeting 3 (November 13-14, 2024)
- ACCAS Meeting 3 Meeting Minutes
- ACCAS Meeting 3 Executive Summary
- ACCAS Meeting 3 Agenda
- ACCAS Meeting 3 Materials
ACCAS Meeting 2 (August 23, 2024)
ACCAS Meeting 1 (February 27-28, 2024)
- ACCAS Meeting 1 Meeting Minutes
- ACCAS Meeting 1 Executive Summary
- ACCAS Meeting 1 Agenda
- ACCAS Meeting 1 Materials
Products
Report to the Secretary of the Interior: Initial Recommendations from ACCAS (Oct. 2024)
Public Comment
Public comment should be submitted via email to Isabella Ullerick, iullerick@usgs.gov. Public comment periods are also built into the agenda of each full-Council meeting.
Members
| Name | Title | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| David Reidmiller, Chair | Director, Climate Center | Gulf of Maine Research Institute |
| Collin O'Mara, Vice-Chair | President and CEO Currently on leave of absence from Council |
National Wildlife Federation |
| Elizabeth Crosson | Chief Sustainability, Resilience, and Innovation Officer | Metropolitan Water District of Southern California |
| Michael Durglo, Jr. | Head of the CSKT Tribal Historic Preservation Department | Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes |
| Tim Fredricks | Environmental Engagement Manager | Bayer Crop Science |
| Elizabeth Gibbons | Director, Resiliency Office | Washtenaw County, Michigan |
| Ellen Herbert | Senior Scientist, Sustainability and Nature Based Solutions | Ducks Unlimited |
| Caleb Hickman | Supervisory Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist | Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians |
| Chris Hoving | Climate Adaptation Specialist | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Meade Krosby | Senior Scientist | University of Washington |
| Harriet Morgan | Climate Coordinator | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife |
| Susan Natali | Senior Scientist and Arctic Program Director | Woodwell Climate Research Center |
| Deyanira Nevárez Martínez | Assistant Professor of Urban and Regional Planning | Michigan State University |
| Benjamin Preston | Senior Policy Researcher; Director of Community Health and Environmental Policy | Rand Corporation |
| Erin Sikorsky | Director | Center for Climate and Security |
| Galen Treuer | Climate Tech and Economic Innovation Lead | Miami-Dade County |
| Tiffany Turner | Stakeholder Engagement and Sustainability Director | Duke Energy |
| Robert VanZile Jr. | Tribal Chairman | Sokaogon Chippewa Community |
| David Wegner | Senior Consultant on Water, Climate Change and Asset Risk Assessment | Woolpert Engineering |