The National CASC (NCASC), based at USGS headquarters in Reston, Virginia, serves as the national office for the CASC network. NCASC provides leadership and guidance on administration, partnerships, information management, and communications. In addition to its management capacities, NCASC conducts research on cross-regional and national science priorities.
Meet NCASC Scientists
Meet the NCASC Science Team, who lead diverse research programs, lead national science synthesis projects, and coordinate cross-CASC initiatives.
Stay Up to Date
The NCASC's bi-weekly newsletter keeps you up-to-date on science, events, and opportunities from across the CASC network.
NCASC-Led Initiatives
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Ecological Drought Across the Country
Learn about how the Climate Adaptation Science Centers have been exploring the topic of ecological drought across the country.
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CASC Network Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral Fellows Program
The USGS Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC) hosts an innovative nationally-coordinated postdoctoral research program that provides cohorts of early-career researchers with management-relevant research experiences on the effects of climate change on fish, wildlife and ecosystems.
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Resist-Accept-Direct Framework
The Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) framework is a decision-making tool that helps resource managers make informed strategies for responding to ecological changes resulting from climate change.
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CASC Fish Research
The CASC Fish Research Program addresses the impacts of climate and other stressors on fish and aquatic systems to inform conservation, adaptation, and sustainable use.
