Established in 2011, the North Central CASC provides regionally-relevant scientific information, tools, and techniques to resource managers and communities in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas.
The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) is a partnership between the USGS, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and five consortium partners. The North Central CASC fosters innovative and applied research in support of Tribal, federal, state, and local natural resource management and decision-making. It serves Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Nebraska.
To facilitate communication and collaboration with Tribal Nations in the region, the North Central CASC is joined by a Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Resilience Liaison.
Consortium
- University of Colorado at Boulder (Host)
- Conservation Science Partners
- Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance
- South Dakota State University
- University of Montana
- Wildlife Conservation Society
- Past consortium members: 2011-2018: Colorado State University (Host), Colorado School of Mines, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Iowa State University, University of Wyoming, Montana State University, Kansas State University
Priority Landscapes:
- Sagebrush steppes
- High elevation
- Freshwater ecosystems
- Grasslands
Priority Management Topics:
- Habitat loss and connectivity
- Wildfires
- Water availability
- Wildlife phenology
- Invasive species
- Wildlife disease
Key Documents & Reports
- North Central CASC External Review Report (April 2023)
- North Central CASC Five-Year Review Report (July 2017)
- NC CASC Consortium Final Report (2011-2018)
- NC CASC Science Agenda 2012-2017
- 2023 Annual Report
- 2022 Annual Report
- 2021 Annual Report
- 2019 Annual Report
- 2017 Annual Report
- 2015 Annual Report
- 2014 Annual Report
- 2013 Annual Report
- 2012 Annual Report
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