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Conservation Enhances Resilience of the U.S. "Duck Factory"
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Every spring, millions of migratory waterfowl return to the Prairie Pothole Region of the northern Great Plains, often called North America’s “Duck Factory.” A new interdisciplinary study with authors from the North Central CASC, USGS, USFWS, and other partners shows that conservation investments in this region will continue to provide substantial benefits into the future even while projections show a reduction in the region’s overall capacity to support breeding waterfowl. Learn more>> |
At a Tipping Point: Strengthening Forest Resilience on the Navajo Nation
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For thousands of years, forests on the Navajo Nation have held cultural, relational, and spiritual significance to the Diné people. However, warmer temperatures and persistent drought may push the resilience of these crucial forests to a tipping point. In partnership with the Navajo Forestry Department, researchers funded in part by the Southwest CASC assessed the impact of climate variability on Navajo Nation forest health and, through collaborative research approaches, identified pathways to improve forest resilience. Learn more>> |
Using AI to GO FISH: Strengthening Climate-Resilient Inland Fisheries
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A new working group is combining artificial intelligence and global expertise to strengthen climate resiliency in inland fisheries. The interdisciplinary team, which includes two National CASC fish biologists, is exploring how to best leverage AI to make sense of enormous volumes of environmental data. Learn more>> |
How Purposeful Dialogue Can Move the Adaptation Field Forward
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In a new paper, researchers with the Midwest CASC and University of Minnesota argue that purposeful dialogue about maladaptation—when adaptation efforts end up increasing vulnerability to climate change—can support shared learning and advance the field of climate adaptation. The team proposes frameworks for conversations to productively address maladaptation in a structured and unbiased format. Learn more>> |
Science Speaks Video Series
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Science Speaks is a new short-form video series from the North Central CASC that highlights the people and science driving real-world climate solutions. Each episode, hand-shot in many cases by the scientists themselves, features researchers whose work is helping communities, ecosystems, and economies across the North Central region adapt to a changing climate, from supporting farmers and ranchers to safeguarding wildlife, water, and other natural resources. Learn more>> |
Ada Asks
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Keep an eye out next month for Ada the Adaptation Snail, who will be kicking off a new trivia corner in our August newsletter! |
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2026 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar Series
The 2026 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar Series, co-hosted by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and the Climate Adaptation Science Centers, launched in February. This monthly series explores how Tribal Nations are responding to resilience challenges across the U.S. Join the seventh webinar in the series, focused on emergency preparedness.
August 6 at 3pm ET. Learn more>>
Southeast Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (SERISCC) Webinar
Join the Southeast RISCC for a webinar on “Invading Meadows: Tropical Seagrass Across the Caribbean” presented by Dr. Kelcie Chiquillo, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras
August 18 at 1pm ET. Learn more>>
Midwest CASC Summer Science Seminars
The Midwest CASC is hosting a summer science seminar series, with three webinars from May to August. The August webinar on "Evaluating the Efficacy of Adaptation Strategies".
August 24 at 1pm ET. Learn more>>
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North American Invasive Species Management Association 2026 Annual Conference
The 2026 North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Annual Conference will be held October 19-22, 2026 in Alexandria, Virginia. The event will bring together invasive species management professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers from across North America to share ideas, innovations, and strategies for protecting natural ecosystems. Learn more>>
The Wildlife Society Annual Conference
The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of wildlife professionals and supporters in North America. The 33rd annual conference will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, November 1-5. Learn more>>
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Who We Are
The National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers partner with natural and cultural resource managers to provide science that helps fish, wildlife, ecosystems, and the communities they support adapt to a changing climate. This newsletter spotlights CASC science and relevant content from the CASC community of partners. Explore previous issues>>
Learn more about our work at www.usgs.gov/casc. Have questions? Contact us at casc@usgs.gov
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