Climate Adaptation Science Centers
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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.
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.