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Latest revision as of 22:49, 17 December 2024
The Regional Climate Centers (RCCs) are a network of six centers that provide climate services across the United States, each managed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in cooperation with academic institutions.
Goals
- Provide timely, high-quality climate data and information to public and private users.
- Develop and deliver sector-specific climate products and services.
- Enhance digital infrastructure for climate information dissemination.
- Integrate non-NOAA climate data with traditional NOAA data sources.
Sponsor
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Creation
The RCC program was established in 1982 by NOAA to provide region-specific climate services, enhancing local decision-making processes.
Funding
Funding for the RCCs comes from NOAA's budget for climate services. Specific amounts are not publicly detailed, but they receive annual appropriations. There is no known end date for this funding.
Leadership
The title of the leader of each center is typically **Director**.
Website
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/rccs/
Social Media Accounts
- *Twitter: Varies by center, e.g., @SRCC_Climate for the Southern Regional Climate Center
Wikipedia Article
wikipedia:NOAA Regional Climate Centers
