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The '''Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs)''' are a network of nine regional centers managed by the [[Geological Survey|U.S. Geological Survey]] (USGS) to provide science to help natural and cultural resource managers adapt to climate change impacts.
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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.


{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers}}
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers}}


== Mission ==
== Mission ==
The mission of the CASCs is to deliver actionable science to help fish, wildlife, ecosystems, and the communities they support adapt to a changing climate, providing research, tools, and partnerships that inform resource management decisions.
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 ==
== Parent organization ==
* [[U.S. Department of the Interior|U.S. Department of the Interior]]
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.
* Administered by the [[U.S. Geological Survey|U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)]]
 
== Legislation ==
== Legislation ==
The CASCs were authorized by the [[America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010]], which established the National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center and its regional centers.<ref>https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5116</ref>
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 ==
== Number of employees ==
The number of employees varies across the nine centers but includes staff from USGS, host universities, and partner institutions.
The total number of employees across all CASCs is not specified in the search results.
 
== Organization ==
=== Climate Adaptation Science Centers ===
* [https://www.southcentralclimate.org/ South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center] - [[South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center]]
* [https://www.northcentralclimate.org/ North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center] - [[North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center]]
* [https://northeastclimate.org/ Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center] - [[Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center]]
* [https://www.southwestclimatecampus.org/ Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center] - [[Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center]]
* [https://alaskacasc.org/ Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center] - [[Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center]]
* [https://nwcasc.uw.edu/ Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center] - [[Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center]]
* [https://www.southeastcasc.org/ Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center] - [[Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center]]
* [https://midwestcasc.wisc.edu/ Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center] - [[Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center]]
* [https://pacificislands-casc.org/ Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center] - [[Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center]]


=== Structure ===
== Organization structure ==
Each CASC has:
The CASCs operate with:
* Director who oversees operations and strategic direction.
* '''National CASC Coordinator''' providing overarching leadership.
* Research Coordinators who manage research portfolios.
* '''Regional Administrators''' for each of the nine centers, managing regional activities.
* Tribal Liaisons to engage with indigenous communities.
* '''Consortium Universities''' involved in each region to facilitate research and education.
* Advisory Committees that include stakeholders from federal, state, tribal, and local levels.
* '''Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons''' to engage with Native American and indigenous communities.


== List of programs ==
== List of programs ==
* Research projects on climate impacts and adaptation
* Regional Research Programs tailored to local climate challenges
* Fellowships and training for students and professionals
* Tribal Climate Adaptation Programs
* Tribal engagement and partnerships
* Science to Action Workshops and Symposia
* Science communication and stakeholder outreach
* Fellowship and Internship Opportunities
* Development of decision-support tools


== Last total enacted budget ==
== Last total enacted budget ==
Specific budget details for the CASCs as a whole are not publicly itemized, but they are funded through the USGS budget, which for FY 2023 was $1.3 billion for all USGS programs.<ref>https://www.usgs.gov/news/usgs-fiscal-year-2023-budget</ref>
The specific budget for the entire CASC network isn't provided in the search results.


== Leader ==
== Leader ==
The title of the leader for each CASC is Director. There's also a National CASC Director who oversees the entire network.
Dr. Aparna Bamzai serves as the National CASC Coordinator.


== Services provided ==
== Services provided ==
CASCs provide scientific research, data, and tools to resource managers to aid in climate change adaptation. They focus on understanding climate impacts on natural resources, supporting decision-making through science, and fostering partnerships for conservation and management.
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 ==
== Regulations overseen ==
CASCs do not directly oversee regulations but support the development of science-based policies and management practices by providing crucial data and insights into climate change effects.
CASCs do not oversee regulations but support compliance with environmental laws by providing scientific insights.


== Headquarters address ==
== Headquarters address ==
The National CASC is located at:
The National CASC is located in Reston, Virginia, but specific addresses for regional centers vary.
USGS Headquarters, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192<ref>https://www.usgs.gov/programs/climate-adaptation-science-centers/about</ref>


== Website ==
== Website ==
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== Wikipedia article ==
== Wikipedia article ==
wikipedia:Climate Adaptation Science Centers
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.


== References ==
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[[Category:U.S. Geological Survey]]
[[Category:Department of the Interior]]
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