Midwestern Regional Climate Center

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The Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) is one of six Regional Climate Centers in the U.S., providing climate data, tools, and services for the nine-state Midwest region, focusing on agriculture and water resources.

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Goals

  • Deliver high-quality climate data and information tailored to the Midwest.
  • Enhance understanding of climate variability and change impacts.
  • Provide decision support tools for agriculture, water resources, and other sectors.

Creation

Originally established in 1982 at the University of Illinois, the MRCC moved to Purdue University in 2021. It operates under NOAA's mandate for regional climate services, without specific legislation cited for its creation.

Funding

The MRCC received $3.1 million in federal base funding for its transition to Purdue University in 2021. Ongoing funding details are not publicly specified but are part of NOAA's annual appropriations.

Leadership

The title of the leader of the program is **Director**.

Website

https://mrcc.purdue.edu

Social Media Accounts

Wikipedia Article

wikipedia:Midwestern Regional Climate Center

References

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