Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
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Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) is one of nine regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) managed by the U.S. Geological Survey. It serves to provide scientific information and tools to help adapt to climate change across the Southeast, from North Carolina to the U.S. Virgin Islands, including states like Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Mission
The SE CASC's mission is to support natural and cultural resource managers by providing scientific insights that enable them to adapt to climate and landscape changes. This includes research on climate impacts, developing adaptation strategies, and fostering partnerships that lead to informed decision-making.
Parent organization
SE CASC is part of the U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, which conducts scientific research to inform resource management decisions.
Legislation
The SE CASC was established under the broader mandate of the U.S. Geological Survey, but specific legislation for its creation is not detailed in the provided search results.
Number of employees
The exact number of employees is not specified in the search results.
Organization structure
The structure of SE CASC includes:
- Regional Administrator overseeing the center's operations.
- Consortium Universities like North Carolina State University, Duke University, and others, contributing to research and education.
- Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons for engagement with Indigenous communities.
- Science Coordinators managing research projects.
List of programs
- Global Change Research Fellows Program
- Science Symposia and Workshops
- Tribal Climate Adaptation Science
- Research Projects on Climate Impacts and Adaptation
Last total enacted budget
The specific budget details for the SE CASC are not provided in the search results.
Leader
Dr. Jennifer Cartwright is the Regional Administrator for the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center.
Services provided
SE CASC provides services like conducting climate impact research, developing tools for adaptation, educational outreach, and capacity building. It works closely with partners to translate science into actionable strategies for managing natural resources under changing climate conditions.
Regulations overseen
As a research-focused organization, SE CASC does not oversee regulations but supports those who do through its scientific findings.
Headquarters address
127 David Clark Labs, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
Website
Wikipedia article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, but it might be mentioned under "Climate Adaptation Science Centers" or "U.S. Geological Survey."