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North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center Regional Science Plan—2023–28

Circular 1543
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
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https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1543

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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC), established in 2012, is part of a national network supporting climate-informed decisions that benefit wildlife and habitats. The NC CASC provides climate science for the U.S. Department of the Interior, State agencies, and Tribal nations to support effective resource management. Collaborating with the National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Center network, the NC CASC addresses multiregion challenges through a partnership involving the U.S. Geological Survey and additional regional partners. Input is collected from an Advisory Committee of State, Federal, and Tribal Government representatives. The center hosts Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons, which are funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience and aligned with a Tribal Engagement Strategy.

Positioned at the meeting point of scientists and managers and guided by core values, the NC CASC studies diverse ecosystems affected by climate change and empowers resource managers with actionable data and innovative science. This report outlines the 5-year Science Plan (hereafter “the Plan”) for the NC CASC. The center uses stakeholder engagement and coproduction of knowledge for effective collaboration, including engagement of Advisory Committee members and other management partners in the development of the Plan. The Plan provides a high-level overview of the NC CASC, covering the center’s geographical scope, key collaborators, stakeholders, and the strategic framework guiding the application of climate science to make informed management decisions. The Plan also summarizes management challenges and scientific objectives related to the impact of climate change on habitat, ecological drought, wildlife disease, invasives and encroachment, fire, and phenology.

Suggested Citation

North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, 2024, North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center regional science plan—2023–28: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1543, 14 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1543.

ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Acknowledgments
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Science Challenges and Priorities
  • Looking Forward—Science Plan Implementation
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center regional science plan—2023–28
Series title Circular
Series number 1543
DOI 10.3133/cir1543
Year Published 2024
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center
Description vi, 14 p.
Country United States
State Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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