Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
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Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (MW CASC) is one of nine regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) under the U.S. Geological Survey, focused on climate change adaptation in the Midwest region, covering states like Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The center collaborates with a consortium of academic, tribal, and non-profit organizations.
Mission
The MW CASC's mission is to provide science that directly supports natural and cultural resource managers in adapting to climate change in the Midwest. This includes addressing regional issues like heavy rainfall, drought, loss of winter, and altered hydrological regimes through collaborative research and outreach.
Parent organization
The MW CASC is part of the U.S. Geological Survey, an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, responsible for broad scientific research in support of resource management and environmental health.
Legislation
The establishment of the MW CASC is part of the broader mandate of the U.S. Geological Survey, though specific legislation for its creation wasn't mentioned in the search results.
Number of employees
The number of employees at the MW CASC is not specified in the search results.
Organization structure
The structure of the MW CASC includes:
- Regional Administrator who leads the center's operations.
- University Leads from host University of Minnesota and consortium partners.
- Tribal Liaison for engaging with Native American tribes.
- Research Coordinators managing various research initiatives.
List of programs
- Tribal Climate Adaptation Fellowship
- Midwest Adaptation Science Symposium
- Annual Gathering for climate adaptation dialogue
- Research Projects on Hydrology, Land Use, and Biodiversity
Last total enacted budget
The specific budget for the MW CASC is not provided in the search results.
Leader
Dr. Olivia LeDee serves as the Regional Administrator for the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center.
Services provided
MW CASC provides services including conducting and funding research, developing decision-support tools, educational outreach, and capacity building, with a focus on tribal engagement. It works to translate scientific findings into practical applications for resource management in the Midwest.
Regulations overseen
The MW CASC does not oversee regulations but supports managers in adhering to environmental policies through science.
Headquarters address
1954 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA
Website
Wikipedia article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center; it might be mentioned under broader topics like "Climate Adaptation Science Centers" or "U.S. Geological Survey."