Southern Regional Climate Center
The Southern Regional Climate Center (SRCC) serves a six-state region in the Southern U.S., providing climate data, services, and research to enhance the use and availability of climate information.
It is one of the Regional Climate Centers run by National Centers for Environmental Information.
Goals
- Collect, enhance, and deliver climate data and products.
- Provide personalized service and outreach to Southern U.S. stakeholders.
- Conduct applied climate research to improve data quality and product utility.
Sponsor
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
- Texas A&M University
Creation
Founded in 1982, the SRCC operates under NOAA's Regional Climate Center program, with no specific legislation cited for its creation but following NOAA's broader mission for climate services.
Funding
Funding for the SRCC comes from NOAA, integrated into the agency's budget for regional climate services. Specific amounts are not publicly specified, but funding has been ongoing since its establishment.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Director**.
Website
Social Media Accounts
- *X (formerly Twitter): @srclimatecenter
- *Facebook: Southern Regional Climate Center on Facebook
Wikipedia Article
wikipedia:Southern Regional Climate Center