2023 Climate Adaptation Science Centers Annual Summary
April 23, 2024
In Fiscal Year 2023 (October 2022-September 2023), the National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) worked closely with partners to accomplish a multitude of science-based achievements. Through various research projects and collaborations, the CASCs continue to find new ways to create and share climate adaptation science with resource managers and users. Dive into this interactive summary to learn about some of the science activities, awards and recognitions, and exciting partnership highlights from 2023!
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