South Central CASC

BUDM Webinar Series "Public/Private Partnership for Programmatic BUDM Implementation in Texas"
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for the Beneficial Use of Dredged Materials: Insights Across Coasts webinar series. The series aims to highlight lessons learned from restoration practitioners and facilitate discussion on BUDM science needs. This series presents lessons learned in BUDM practice and showcases a variety of perspectives, with speakers coming from numerous backgrounds, organizations, and geographic areas.
May 27, 2025 – Register here – Mike Rezsutek (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department) – “Public / Private Partnership for Programmatic BUDM Implementation in Texas”

How To - Creating Climate Adaptation Plans
2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00
Join the South Central and Southwest CASCs for a webinar series for Tribal Environmental and Natural Resource Professionals
Held on the first Tuesday of each month, at 1 pm Central/11 am Pacific, through August. https://bit.ly/TribalWebinars
June’s Tribal Climate Resilience Webinar will discuss how to create climate adaptation plans that are dynamic and actionable and incorporate disaster/hazard mitigation planning.

Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI2025)
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-19
The Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress will celebrate its fifth anniversary in Chicago, Illinois, where it will be held from 16-19 June 2025 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk and online. SRI is an annual convening focused on action-forward, knowledge-based, and inclusive approaches to sustainability.
June 16 – 19, 2025
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk / Chicago, IL

NYCALC
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-26
Serve the Earth and your community. Become a conservation leader.
NYCALC – Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress
Applications are open December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025

BUDM Webinar Series "Evaluating the factors affecting dredge placement project success: A national systematic review"
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:00
Please join us for the Beneficial Use of Dredged Materials: Insights Across Coasts webinar series. The series aims to highlight lessons learned from restoration practitioners and facilitate discussion on BUDM science needs. This series presents lessons learned in BUDM practice and showcases a variety of perspectives, with speakers coming from numerous backgrounds, organizations, and geographic areas.
June 24, 2025 – Register here – Joseph Smith (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) and Shelby Rinehart (Drexel University) – “Evaluating the factors affecting dredge placement project success: A national systematic review”

Climate Resilience Funding
2025-07-01 13:00 - 14:00
Join the South Central and Southwest CASCs for a webinar series for Tribal Environmental and Natural Resource Professionals
Held on the first Tuesday of each month, at 1 pm Central/11 am Pacific, through August. https://bit.ly/TribalWebinars
July’s Tribal Climate Resilience Webinar will give an overview and best practices in applying for climate resilience funding sources.

Climate Resilience for Tribal Water Resources
2025-07-23 - 2025-07-24
Save the date, July 23-24, 2025 in Oklahoma City, OK!
The South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, and Wyandotte Nation have collaborated to present a training for Tribes to address Non-Point Source, Low-Impact Development and Best Management Practices that help to buffer climate impacts.
This event will be held at the First Americans Museum (FAM) in OKC, OK, and is open to anyone. Please register using the link below!

Teaching Climate Science: Practical Strategies for Engaging Classrooms
2025-08-01 08:30 - 16:00 | National Weather Center, Norman, Oklahoma
Dear Educator,
Looking for engaging, standards-aligned ways to bring climate science into your classroom? ☀️ Beat the heat with us this summer at Teaching Climate Science: Practical Strategies for Engaging Classrooms, a hands-on workshop designed just for Oklahoma educators!
📅 Date: Friday, August 1st, 2025
📍 Location: National Weather Center (NWC)
120 David L Boren Boulevard, Norman, OK 73072
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
🎯 Audience: K–12 classroom and nonformal educators
This dynamic workshop features:

🔥 Expert-led sessions on regional issues like wildfires, urban heat, and water resilience

🌊 The brand-new Project WET Earth Systems Guide — hot off the press in March 2025, featuring 25 NGSS-aligned, 3D lessons

🌱 Curriculum from the National Center for Science Education’s Climate Change Instructional Sequence

🗣️ A panel of local experts including:

Sarah & Tio on urban heat and equity

Chelsea W. on OKC water infrastructure

Ame on seedbanking and biodiversity

Dr. Monica Mattox (OCS) on fire and climate resilience

You’ll leave with classroom-ready resources, planning time, and renewed confidence to teach climate science across any grade level. Space is limited—register today to reserve your spot!
👉 Register now on Eventbrite
We can’t wait to learn with you,
The OKAEE Team

Climate Resilience for Post Wildfire Restoration Resources
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-06
Open to all, this event will center Indigenous perspectives, local knowledge, and scientific collaboration to promote safer, more resilient communities in the face of increasing wildfire risk.

Agenda below.
When: August 5-6, 2025
Where: Route 66 Casino Hotel, 14500 Central Ave SW, I-40 Exit 140, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Questions? Contact: Chelsey Begay, SC CASC NM Tribal Liaison, at (505) 252-4561, cbegay@ou.edu

Tribal Climate Resilience Success Stories
2025-08-05 13:00 - 14:00
Join the South Central and Southwest CASCs for a webinar series for Tribal Environmental and Natural Resource Professionals
Held on the first Tuesday of each month, at 1 pm Central/11 am Pacific, through August. https://bit.ly/TribalWebinars
August’s Tribal Climate Resilience Webinar will discuss Tribal Climate Resilience Success stories by sharing what is working for Tribes and resources for success.

BUDM Webinar Series "Low-stress Sediment Experiments to Field-Scale Properties and Applicability to Beneficial Use Efforts"
2025-08-26 13:00 - 14:00
Please join us for the Beneficial Use of Dredged Materials: Insights Across Coasts webinar series. The series aims to highlight lessons learned from restoration practitioners and facilitate discussion on BUDM science needs. This series presents lessons learned in BUDM practice and showcases a variety of perspectives, with speakers coming from numerous backgrounds, organizations, and geographic areas.
August 26, 2025 – Register here – Jack Cadigan (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) – “Low-stress Sediment Experiments to Field-Scale Properties and Applicability to Beneficial Use Efforts”

"How High? Identifying Elevation Thresholds for Texas Coastal Marsh Restoration" Webinar
2025-09-23 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for the Beneficial Use of Dredged Materials: Insights Across Coasts Webinar Series
This series presents lessons learned in BUDM practice and showcases a variety of perspective, with speakers coming from numerous backgrounds, organizations, and geographic areas.
September 23, 2025, 1 pm CT
Emily Fromenthal (Cherokee Nation System Solutions) – “How High? Identifying Elevation Thresholds for Texas Coastal Marsh Restoration”
Register at the link below!

Center for Community Resilience Research Innovation and Advocacy (CCRRIA) 3rd Annual Conference
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-18
Save the Date for the 3rd Annual Center for Community Resilience Research Innovation and Advocacy (CCRRIA) Conference, November 17-18, 2025!
Hosted by CCRRIA at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
This year’s theme is “Communities Organizing Community: Catalyzing Transboundary Knowledge Co-Production into Action”
Learn more at their website below.

International Invasive Species & Climate Change Conference (IISCCC)
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-10
Please save the date for the 2nd Annual International Invasive Species & Climate Change Conference (IISCCC): December 9 & 10, 2025, 8am-12 pm HST/ Noon-4pm CT.

This year’s IISCCC theme is “Better Together: Empowering People & Partnerships,” and will feature topics such as climate disasters and invasive species, management success stories, understanding and managing pathways of introduction, restoring to the future, early career research, and more! The IISCCC is virtual and free to attend and flyers (PDF and PNG) are attached to share widely.

Call for proposed presentations:
The IISCCC 2025 Planning Committee (iiscccnetwork@gmail.com) invites natural/cultural resource managers and early career folks to submit talk proposals. Tell us about what you’d like to talk about here.

About the IISCCC:
The International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference is organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Network and will be hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). The inaugural IISCCC (January 2024, see IISCCC 2024 website here) was a smashing success with nearly 1300 attendees from >20 countries and 6 continents.

We hope to see you there!

CASH Scholarship Deadline
2026-02-01
Apply today for the annual South Central CASC scholarships for University of Oklahoma Students!
Deadline is February 1 each year. Details and applications on the CASH website.
https://www.ou.edu/sfc/scholarships/cash

2026 South Central Climate Resilience Forum (SCCRF)
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-17
We are excited to announce that the 2026 South Central Climate Resilience Forum (SCCRF) will be held from April 15th-17th, 2026, in San Antonio, TX. Building on the momentum from the 2024 SCCRF, the Forum is focused on fostering meaningful dialogue on climate resilience and adaptation across Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. It will bring together representatives from non-profit organizations, all levels of government, Tribal Nations, community groups, the private sector, and academia from across the region. The goals of the event are to improve understanding of the climate-related challenges facing the region and increase awareness of work being done to enhance the resilience of the region. The program will include presentations, symposiums, and workshops about resources, research, tools, knowledge, and experiences relating to climate resilience and opportunities for information exchange and networking.
More is happening than one might think! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear about and/or demonstrate how your community or state is building resilience to climate-related challenges.
The Call for Presentations is coming soon, and registration opens later this year. Sponsorship opportunities are available now!
Please share with anyone you think may be interested, and we can’t wait to see you in San Antonio in 2026!
On behalf of the 2026 SCCRF Planning Committee

2026 Transportation Industry and Workforce Development Symposium
2026-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Thurman J. White Forum Building, 1704 Asp Ave, Norman, OK, 73072, United States
The Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC), in collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) would like to invite you to the Transportation Industry & Workforce Development Symposium on Wednesday, April 15th at the University of Oklahoma.
This hybrid event will bring students and industry together for networking, connecting, and educating. State and federal transportation agencies, private companies, and industry organizations will host information booths and discussions about transportation career opportunities, allowing students to meet potential employers in person or virtually.
This event will be held at the FORUM at the University of Oklahoma 1704 Asp Avenue, Norman, Oklahoma 73072
Click the link below to register and to learn more!

Clean Water Act, Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Workshop for Tribes
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-20
Join the South Central CASC and representatives from the EPA on May 19-20, 2026, in Norman, OK, to learn about the process for treatment in a similar manner as a state (TAS) for Section 319 of CWA.
Registration is now open! https://forms.gle/Gih7PbodBHRd74S59

Stream Channel Assessment Training
2026-10-14 - 2026-10-15 | Fort Sill Apache Tribal Complex
Grab your muck boots and join us at the Fort Sill Apache Tribe on October 14 -15, 2026, for Stream Channel Assessment Training.
What is a stream channel assessment? It is a method to assess physical parameters of the stream, such as the shape of the channel. For example, the width of the channel, the degree of bank slope, the riparian vegetation, and the type of substrate are a few of the physical measurements we take.
Why should I include a stream channel assessment in my stream monitoring protocol? The shape of the stream is affected by what is happening in the watershed, such as changes in land use or changes in weather patterns. This is an example of factors that impact streams and affect their shape and health.
When: October 14-15, 2026.
Where: We will meet at the Fort Sill Apache Tribal Complex for the presentation portion of the training. After that, it’s off to the creeks to get in the water and start taking measurements.
Mark your calendars!
Registration is forthcoming.
Questions? Contact Yvette Wiley at dyvette.wiley@ou.edu
