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CASC news announcements highlight news from across the CASC network, including new research, upcoming webinars, job postings, and events at the National and regional CASCS. The CASCs also produce original feature stories profiling project success stories, high-interest data products, and CASC scientists.

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Study Highlights the Effects of Historic Land Use and Future Drought on Playa Wetlands

Study Highlights the Effects of Historic Land Use and Future Drought on Playa Wetlands

New research funded by the Northwest CASC explores how drought may reduce the availability of playas and their role in providing climate refugia to...

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North Central and Southwest CASCs Participates in 2020 National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference

North Central and Southwest CASCs Participates in 2020 National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference

Members of the North Central and Southwest CASC attended and facilitated several innovative trainings and working groups at the conference. 

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Hotter, Dryer Conditions are Projected Across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Hotter, Dryer Conditions are Projected Across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

The Southeast CASC recently profiled a new study that finds that Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands could experience hotter, dryer conditions in...

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Scientist Spotlight: Mitch Eaton, Adaptive Management, and Uncertainty in the Face of Climate Change

Scientist Spotlight: Mitch Eaton, Adaptive Management, and Uncertainty in the Face of Climate Change

Learn about the work and research of Mitch Eaton, Research Ecologist for the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center.

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Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Fire-Caused Changes in Forest Vegetation in California

Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Fire-Caused Changes in Forest Vegetation in California

The Southwest CASC and partners documented vegetation type conversion (VTC) in the Southwest U.S. to improve knowledge on fire and forest-related...

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North Central CASC University Director Talks Wildfires, Smoke, Climate Change

North Central CASC University Director Talks Wildfires, Smoke, Climate Change

The North Central CASC University Director and partners serve as a trusted source on wildfire science in the Western U.S.

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Cross-CASC Initiative Identifies Challenges of Modern Droughts

Cross-CASC Initiative Identifies Challenges of Modern Droughts

In a series of workshops across the eight regional CASCs, researchers worked with land managers and stakeholders to co-produce a recently-published...

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Conservation Grant will Help Southeast CASC-Supported Researchers Explore Forest Connectivity Under Climate Change

Conservation Grant will Help Southeast CASC-Supported Researchers Explore Forest Connectivity Under Climate Change

The Southeast CASC and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative jointly funded a project at North Carolina State University to study how managed forests...

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Northeast CASC Researchers Return Brown-Headed Nuthatches to Missouri After Almost Century Absence

Northeast CASC Researchers Return Brown-Headed Nuthatches to Missouri After Almost Century Absence

The University of Missouri and Northeast CASC recently highlighted an assisted migration project by Northeast CASC researchers attempting to bring...

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Creating a Regional Network Focused on Climate Change and Invasive Species in the Pacific Northwest

Creating a Regional Network Focused on Climate Change and Invasive Species in the Pacific Northwest

In a recently posted article, the Northwest CASC discusses the formation of the Pacific Northwest Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (PNW...

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CASC Climate, Tribal, and Partnership Work Recognized by the 2020 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards

CASC Climate, Tribal, and Partnership Work Recognized by the 2020 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards

The Northeast and Southeast CASC Tribal Liaison and a Northwest CASC-funded project were among those honored by the 2020 Climate Adaptation Leadership...

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Scientist Spotlight: Laura Thompson Connects Adaptive Capacity Assessments to Management Decision Making

Scientist Spotlight: Laura Thompson Connects Adaptive Capacity Assessments to Management Decision Making

Learn about the work and research of Laura Thompson, Research Ecologist for the National Climate Adaptation Science Center.

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