The USGS Climate Science Adaptation Centers work across regions of the United States to develop and deliver critical science results to managers and decision-makers on the impacts of climate variability, trends, and extremes, with the intent of developing actionable research, science, and strategies to minimize economic, sociological, and ecological consequences. Priority science activities focus on measurement, modeling, and decision support to address climate impacts on natural and cultural resources.
Discover the South Central CASC’s unique, relationship-driven approach to actionable science by prioritizing partner engagement, long-term relationship building, and co-production with regional decision-makers. Explore the lessons and strategies for bridging the gap between research and real-world application in the ten-plus years of advancing actionable research in the South Central U.S.