Important update from the South Central CASC

As of October 1, 2025, the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) has transitioned to minimal operations until such time as the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) approves our FY25 funding. Without our base funding, we are unable to participate in or lead any new projects, programs, or services. Existing efforts may also be paused or reduced in scope until we receive our funding, which is currently being withheld by DOI and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for our CASC and the two other regional CASCs. Although the FY26 House and Senate budget markups emphasize the bipartisan and bicameral support for the CASC network going forward, our full-year funding is unavailable for CASC students, staff, and faculty; engagement activities with Tribes and resource managers; travel and workshops; communication products; and administration. Projects funded through other sources (e.g., BIA, NSF, NOAA) will continue. Please ask your Tribal Liaison or CASC project manager/member how your project may be affected. See our center news page for full details.