Climate Adaptation Science Centers

Stored: Climate Adaptation Science Centers

Climate Adaptation Science Centers Type: Research and Development Agencies (Sub-organization) Parent organization: Geological Survey Top organization: Department of the Interior Employees: Executive: Director (for each Regional CASC) Budget: Address: 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20192 Website: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Climate Adaptation Science Centers

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Mission The Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) deliver science to help fish, wildlife, water, land, and people adapt to a changing climate. They partner with natural and cultural resource managers to provide scientific information, tools, and techniques to address the impacts of climate change on fish, wildlife, and ecosystems.

Services Climate change research; Decision support tools; Science communication; Collaborative research projects; Educational programs

Regulations

Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) form a network managed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to address the impacts of climate change on natural resources. There are nine regional CASCs, each focusing on specific geographic areas within the U.S. and its territories, collaborating with a variety of partners to deliver science-based solutions for climate adaptation.

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Mission

The overarching mission of the CASCs is to develop and share scientific knowledge that supports adaptation to climate change. This involves conducting research, synthesizing existing science, facilitating collaboration, and translating science into practical applications for managers of natural and cultural resources.

Parent organization

The CASCs are part of the U.S. Geological Survey, which is under the U.S. Department of the Interior, responsible for broad scientific research in support of land, water, and natural resource management.

Legislation

The creation of the CASCs was authorized through the Department of the Interior's mandate, but specific legislation isn't detailed in the search results.

Number of employees

The total number of employees across all CASCs is not specified in the search results.

Organization structure

The CASCs operate with:

• National CASC Coordinator providing overarching leadership.
• Regional Administrators for each of the nine centers, managing regional activities.
• Consortium Universities involved in each region to facilitate research and education.
• Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons to engage with Native American and indigenous communities.

Centers

National Climate Adaptation Science Center (National CASC)

Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC)

• Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (Northwest CASC)

Host: University of Washington

Consortium Members:

• Boise State University
• University of Montana
• Washington State University
• Western Washington University
• Northwest Indian College
• Oregon State University
• Portland State University
• Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians

Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC)

• Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (Southwest CASC)

Host: University of Arizona

Consortium Members:

• Northern Arizona University
• Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego
• University of California Davis
• University of California Los Angeles
• Utah State University
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas

North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC)

• North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (North Central CASC)

Host: University of Colorado Boulder

Consortium Members:

• University of Montana
• South Dakota State University
• Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance
• The Nature Conservancy
• University of Wyoming
• Colorado State University

Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC)

Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (Southeast CASC)

Host: North Carolina State University

Consortium Members:

• Auburn University
• Duke University
• University of Florida
• University of South Carolina
• University of Tennessee

Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC)

Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center (Alaska CASC)

Host: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Consortium Members:

• University of Alaska Anchorage
• University of Alaska Southeast

Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC)

Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (Northeast CASC)

Host: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Consortium Members: Various universities and research institutions across the Northeast region, though specific names are not explicitly listed in the available data.

Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC)

Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (Midwest CASC)

Host: University of Minnesota

Consortium Members: A mix of academic, tribal, and non-profit partners, with specifics not fully detailed in the provided information.

Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC)

Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center (Pacific Islands CASC)

Host: University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

Consortium Members: Not explicitly listed but includes partnerships with several Pacific Island universities and organizations.

South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC)

• South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (South Central CASC)

List of programs

• Regional Research Programs tailored to local climate challenges
• Tribal Climate Adaptation Programs
• Science to Action Workshops and Symposia
• Fellowship and Internship Opportunities

Last total enacted budget

The specific budget for the entire CASC network isn't provided in the search results.

Leader

Dr. Aparna Bamzai serves as the National CASC Coordinator.

Services provided

The CASCs offer services including research support, decision-making tools, educational outreach, and stakeholder engagement. They focus on translating scientific findings into actionable strategies for managing natural resources, addressing issues like sea-level rise, altered fire regimes, and shifting species distributions.

Regulations overseen

CASCs do not oversee regulations but support compliance with environmental laws by providing scientific insights.

Headquarters address

The National CASC is located in Reston, Virginia, but specific addresses for regional centers vary.

Website

https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers

Wikipedia article

There is no dedicated Wikipedia article for the collective Climate Adaptation Science Centers, but they might be mentioned under "U.S. Geological Survey" or related climate change adaptation topics.