Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center

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Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
Type: Government
Parent organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Employees:
Executive: Carrie Brown-Lima, Regional Administrator
Budget:
Address: 611 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
Website: https://necasc.umass.edu
Creation Legislation:
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Mission
Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (NE CASC) provides scientific information, tools, and techniques to help natural and cultural resource managers adapt to a changing climate. Its mission is to support resilience in fish, wildlife, water, land, and human communities across the Northeast region of the United States.
Services

Research Support; Capacity Building; Education; Outreach

Regulations

Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (NE CASC) is one of nine regional centers in the U.S. Geological Survey's network of Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs). The NE CASC focuses on delivering science to support adaptation to climate change across the states from Maine to Virginia, helping manage the region's natural and cultural resources effectively.

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Mission

The NE CASC's mission is to provide actionable scientific insights to resource managers, enabling them to adapt to climate variability and change. This involves developing research, tools, and educational programs that address the impacts of climate change on ecosystems, species, and cultural heritage in the Northeast region.

Parent organization

The NE CASC operates under the U.S. Geological Survey, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, which manages scientific research to inform land, water, and natural resource decisions.

Legislation

The establishment of the NE CASC is part of the broader U.S. Geological Survey's mandate, though specific legislation creating this center isn't mentioned in the provided search results.

Number of employees

The number of employees at the NE CASC is not specified in the search results.

Organization structure

The NE CASC is structured with:

  • Academic Consortium involving multiple institutions like UMass Amherst, Columbia University, and others, which collaborates on research.
  • Research Scientists focusing on various disciplines related to climate change adaptation.
  • Stakeholder Engagement Team ensuring that research meets the needs of land managers and communities.
  • Education and Outreach Coordinator to disseminate knowledge and build capacity.

List of programs

  • Climate Impact Science Assessment
  • Stakeholder-Driven Research Projects
  • Climate Adaptation Workshops
  • Fellowship and Internship Programs
  • Tribal Climate Resilience Initiatives

Last total enacted budget

The specific budget for the NE CASC was not available from the search results provided.

Leader

Carrie Brown-Lima serves as the Regional Administrator for the NE CASC.

Services provided

The NE CASC offers services like conducting climate impact research, creating adaptation strategies, providing educational resources, and fostering partnerships. They also engage in stakeholder communication to ensure that scientific findings are applied effectively in natural resource management.

Regulations overseen

The NE CASC does not oversee regulations directly but supports managers in adhering to environmental laws by providing scientific data and insights.

Headquarters address

611 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003, USA

Website

https://necasc.umass.edu

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia page for the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center; however, it might be referenced under "Climate Adaptation Science Centers" or "U.S. Geological Survey."


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