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Latest revision as of 23:08, 17 December 2024
The Northeast Regional Climate Center (NRCC) serves a 12-state region in the Northeast United States, providing climate data, analysis, and services to support decision-making across various sectors.
It is one of the Regional Climate Centers run by NCEI.
Goals
- Facilitate the collection, dissemination, and use of climate data.
- Monitor and assess climatic conditions and their impacts.
- Develop regional climatic databases and applied climate research.
Sponsor
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
- Cornell University
Creation
Established in 1983, the NRCC is housed within Cornell University's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. No specific legislation or government order is directly cited for its creation but operates under NOAA's mandate for regional climate centers.
Funding
The NRCC receives funding from NOAA through a contract, with major funding starting in 1983. Specific amounts are not publicly disclosed, but funding is ongoing as part of NOAA's climate services budget.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Director**.
Website
Social Media Accounts
- *Twitter: @NRCC_Cornell
Wikipedia Article
wikipedia:Northeast Regional Climate Center
