South Central CASC

South Central CASC Affiliate Webinar (OPEN)
2020-01-29 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
Join us and the National Climate Adaptation Science Center as we hear from Sean Wineland about “Towards Sustainable Water Management: Identifying Conservation Priorities, Data Needs, and Barriers to Implementing Environmental Flows in the Red River Basin.”
No registration required.
To join, use the information below:
Zoom Meeting: https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/707671852
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NE Oklahoma Tribal Resilience Workshop
2020-02-04 - 2020-02-05
The workshop aims to provide tribal leaders, program coordinators, planners, and managers who work in Northeast Oklahoma to develop the skills necessary to address extreme events and harmful environmental trends coming to the region. This course will employ a variety of instructional methods such as presentations on tribal case studies, regional science, Traditional/ Indigenous Knowledges (TK/IKs) and large- and small-group discussions and activities.

Oklahoma Natural Resources Conference
2020-02-10 - 2020-02-12 | Embassy Suites – Norman, 2501 Conference Dr, Norman, OK, 73069, United States
The OKNRC is hosted by the Oklahoma Chapters of The Wildlife Society, American Fisheries Society, Society for Range Management, Oklahoma Invasive Plant Council, Oklahoma Ornithological Society, Prescribed Fire Council, Oklahoma Division Society of American Foresters, and the Soil and Water Conservation Society. The conference will have presentation topics on range, wildlife, fisheries, forestry, and environmental sciences.
The conference goal is to bring together a wide range of natural resource professionals and students to educate each other and foster partnerships.

Envisioning a Regional Drought Learning Network
2020-02-11 - 2020-02-12 | New Mexico State University Campus, 2995 Knox Street, Las Cruces, NM, United States
Organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Southwest Climate Hub, the National Drought Mitigation Center, University of Nebraska, and the National Integrated Drought Information System
The workshop will lay the foundation for a drought learning network (DLN) to record and learn from management experiences during drought. The DLN will be a framework for stakeholders to share experiences in preparing for, responding to and recovering from drought. The upcoming workshop will focus on needs and response during extreme and exceptional drought in the Southwest and Southern Plains.
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No-Till Texas Soil Health Symposium
2020-02-11 - 2020-02-12 | Overton Hotel and Conference Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
Third annual Soil Health Symposium offers an opportunity to learn from experts, interact with producers, and discover new techniques that assist in sustainability and profitability.

Southern Plains Climate Science Seminar - Dr. Jeff Basara
2020-02-12 10:00 - 11:00
Join us on February 12 at 10am CT for a webinar by Dr. Jeff Basara, University of Oklahoma. Dr. Basara will be discussing “New Insights into the Complex Drivers of Hydrometeorological and Hydroclimatological Extremes in the Great Plains of the U.S.”
To register: https://oklahoma.zoom.us/meeting/register/upAvcu-vrzgiTn4-QUkWnuDPRn9fKCb0_g

Strengthening Collaboration with Tribal Nations
2020-02-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Riverwind Casino, 1544 OK-9, Norman, OK, 73072, United States
This workshop is designed to be a learning exchange between Tribal Nations, the Corps of Engineers (USACE), and other agencies to address water resources related challenges and opportunities.
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27th Indian Youth Career Day
2020-02-19 08:30 - 13:30
The Oklahoma Metro Area Indian Education Director’s will host an annual college and career readiness event “Indian Youth Career Day.” The event will be held at the University of Central Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 8:30am-1:30pm.

Webinar: A Match Made in Heaven? - Integrating Climate Change into Hazard Mitigation Planning
2020-02-27 13:00 - 14:30
Webinar sponsored by the National Adaptation Forum. The emergency management field helps communities assess, plan for, and respond to extreme weather events and other disasters. However, preparedness approaches need to incorporate climate change to enhance effectiveness. This webinar will brings together representatives of different agencies and organizations to discuss opportunities, challenges and examples of climate-smart hazard planning.

Canceled: Rivercane Gathering Workshop
2020-03-12 - 2020-03-14 | Camp Heart O’Hills, Tahlequah, OK, United States
The USDA Forest Service with Tribal partners will be hosting a workshop on the state of rivercane (Arundinaria gigantea) in the Southeast. The event will be held March 12-14, 2020 at the Camp Heart O’Hills in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
The purpose of the event is to gather Tribal Nations, artisans, traditional knowledge holders, scientists, land managers and other stakeholders to discuss the current state of knowledge for rivercane in the southern United States. For questions and more information please contact Michelle Baumflek at michelle.baumflek@usda.gov.
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Interpreting Climate Change Virtual Course
2020-03-24 - 2020-03-26
The Interpreting Climate Change virtual course provides an overview of the practical knowledge and skills that will enable interpreters to develop effective, engaging programming for both natural and cultural sites. Participants will consider a range of engagement techniques such as audience-centered interpretation, facilitated dialogue, skills for dealing with controversy, and presenting multiple perspectives. These and other techniques will be applied to an overview of climate science and audience research. Participants will engage in group discussions to share best practices, build confidence, and identify meaningful site connections.

This training is aimed at interpretation and education practitioners and supervisors – from both natural and cultural sites – who are presenting and/or developing climate change programming at their sites, or are interested in doing so but aren’t sure how to proceed. Interested employees from other career fields and other agencies are also welcome to apply on a space available basis. Preference is given to NPS employees.

Canceled: To Bridge A Gap Meeting 2020
2020-03-30 - 2020-04-02 | Osage Nation Hotel and Event Center, 951 West 36th St N, Tulsa, OK, 74127, United States
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Canceled: AAG Annual Meeting
2020-04-06 08:00 - 2020-04-10 17:00

Canceled: 29th Annual OCLWA Conference
2020-04-08 - 2020-04-09 | Wes Watkins Center, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States
Consider presenting your important work and research in aquatic resource science and management at OCLWA’s 29th Annual Conference, April 8-9, 2020 at the Wes Watkins Center in Stillwater, OK. The goal is to convene the largest, most meaningful conference of its kind in the region by offering multiple presentation tracks, an expanded student poster session/contest, a student oral presentation contest, and professional exhibition and sponsorship opportunities.

The OCLWA supports a variety of topics including but not limited to:

· Lakes, Streams, and other Limnological Studies
· Nonpoint Source Pollution Management
· Watershed Science and Management
· Wetland Science and Management
· Water Quality Modeling
· Fisheries Science and Management
· State and Regional Water Quality Monitoring Programs
· Regional Water Quality Issues
· Invasive Aquatic Species
· Groundwater Science and Management

Presenters must complete the relevant form and submit an abstract of their proposed presentation. Abstracts must be 200 words or less, single spaced, formatted in Calibri 11 point font, and must include title followed by author(s), and affiliation. Completed submissions for presentations are due by March 13, 2020, but early submissions are encouraged!

2020 OCLWA CFPs

Canceled: 18th Annual Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop
2020-04-14 08:00 - 2020-04-16 17:00
The 18th Annual Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop (CPASW) will bring together a diverse community to share developments in research and application of weather and climate information for societal decision-making. Participants will include researchers, service producers, resource managers, planners, practitioners, social scientists, and others making weather and climate-sensitive decisions. NOAA’s National Weather Service Climate Services Branch, Arizona State University, the Arizona State Climate Office, and many climate services partners are collaborating in the organization of the 2020 CPASW.
To register or learn more about this workshop taking place in Phoenix, click here.

Climate 101 for Natural Resource Managers
2020-04-29 - 2020-04-30
The South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center will be hosting a 2-day Climate 101 Workshop in Norman, OK on April 29-30, 2020. We will introduce topics such as the regional impacts of climate change, future climate trends, and tools to help in climate adaptation planning.
Anyone working with natural resources is welcome to attend! Registration is free, but is required. Registration closes on April 20, 2020 and is capped at 25 participants. Those that register after the cap has been reached will be added to a wait list.
Snacks and coffee will be provided. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
Register: https://forms.gle/VVikZVvfoCaLfhUk9
CLICK HERE FOR A DRAFT AGENDA

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Canceled: Rising Voices
2020-04-29 - 2020-05-01
The 8th Annual Rising Voices workshop will take place April 29 – May 1, 2020 in Coast Salish Traditional Lands. For more information, click here.

Canceled: Texas Resilience 2020
2020-05-20 - 2020-05-21 | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, OK, 78704, United States
This conference will provide a platform for Texas communities and organizations to come together and share experiences, opportunities, tools, resources, and knowledge to build a more climate-resilient Texas. Communities across Texas often confront the stresses of climate change, inequality, and aging infrastructure as well as disasters such as heat waves, wildfires, drought, and floods. Building resilience empowers Texans to invest in their communities in ways that allows them to emerge in a stronger position after tough times and enable citizens to live better in good times. Texas Resilience 2020 will take place May 20-21, 2020 in Austin, TX.
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Canceled: National Tribal Forum on Air Quality
2020-05-27 08:00 - 2020-05-29 17:00 | Tulsa, OK

Canceled: Early Career Researcher Workshop
2020-06-14 - 2020-06-19 | University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Early career professional development training designed for early career environmental professionals (within five years post-graduation), postdocs, and Ph.D. students (exceptional Master’s students also may be considered) from any discipline conducting climate-related research associated with the south-central U.S.
More information coming soon.

Postponed: Earth to Sky Workshop
2020-07-15 - 2020-07-17 | Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulpher, OK, United States
Applications for the next Regional Earth to Sky Course, to be held in Sulphur, OK on July 15 – 17, are now open!
This workshop is the first to be led by a team of Earth to Sky Regional Leaders trained at last year’s Earth to Sky Academy. This team represents the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center and serves tribal communities in partnership with others in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana.
The workshop will feature climate change science and communication resources including citizen science, NASA resources, collaborative projects, and youth activities – all chosen for their specific relevance to practitioners in this geographic region. Scientists and communicators will join in a collegial learning environment, and participants will leave with a plan for using workshop content in their work environment.
Participants are encouraged to apply to the workshop as teams of:

Tribal environmental educators / outreach staff and tribal education staff OR
Tribal environmental educators / outreach staff and DOI education staff

This team is currently seeking Earth to Sky alumni who are interested in assisting as a coach for this workshop. Please email Chief Course Coordinator April Taylor, April.Taylor@chickasaw.net, to inquire further.
Please see below for more information. The application, which is due on April 30, 2020, can be accessed here:
https://bit.ly/2wQwJSp

Virtual Climate 101 for Natural Resource Managers
2020-07-22 - 2020-07-23
The South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center will be hosting a virtual 2-day Climate 101 Workshop July 22-23, 2020. We will introduce topics such as the regional impacts of climate change, future climate trends, and tools to help in climate adaptation planning.
Registration has reached its limit for this workshop.
We are currently planning a second Virtual Climate 101 in August for those not able to attend this one. Stay tuned for details!
Register here.
Click here for a draft agenda.

Virtual Climate 101 for Natural Resource Managers
2020-08-11 - 2020-08-12
After an overwhelming response for the first Virtual Climate 101 workshop, the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center will be hosting a second virtual 2-day Climate 101 Workshop August 11-12, 2020. Similar to the first workshop held in July, we will introduce topics such as the regional impacts of climate change, future climate trends, and tools to help in climate adaptation planning.
Registration is free, but required for all participants with a 25 registrant maximum by July 31, 2020. Those who register after the 25 spots fill up will be added to our waiting list.
Register here.
Click here for a draft agenda.

The National Soil Moisture Workshop 2020
2020-08-12 - 2020-08-13
Workshop goals:

Provide a highly focused venue for presenting cutting-edge research and new concepts related to soil moisture monitoring.
Highlight new applications of soil moisture data and identify application-oriented research needs.
Stimulate progress towards realizing the vision of the National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network.

Registration is open until August 1, 2020 and can be done here.
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National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference
2020-08-31 - 2020-09-04
Save the Date! Join our friends at the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals on August 31 – September 4, 2020 for the first annual National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference (NTICC). The NTICC will be open to all US tribal nations and Indigenous Peoples from throughout the world. For more information, click here.
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2020 National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference (Virtual)
2020-09-14 - 2020-09-17
Registration can be done here.
Submit a proposal!
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Oka's 2020 Sustainability Conference
2020-09-22 - 2020-09-23
Save the dates!

Oka’ The Water Institute at East Central University is gearing up for the 5th Annual Sustainability Conference and it’s all happening online.

September 22-23, 2020

Topics include: Water as an Economic Driver, Agency Updates and Field Research Projects. There will also be a keynote presentation by Bill Anoatubby, Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, on the importance of Water Resources to Oklahoma.

Registration will open soon!
More information on this conference here.

2020 Great Plains Fire Summit
2020-09-22 08:00 - 2020-09-24 17:00

Water for Texas 2020 Conference POSTPONED
2020-09-28 - 2020-09-30
The conference has been postponed and will be held September 27–29, 2021, in Austin. Please visit the website for a preliminary agenda and early information on the conference.

Virtual South Central CASC Fall Meeting
2020-10-08 - 2020-10-09
The South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) invites you to participate in our Virtual Fall Science Meeting on October 8-9, 2020. All South Central CASC Research Affiliates, Stakeholders, and PIs/Co-PIs are welcome to attend!

Our focus for this year will be sharing science achievements from the past year and working together to strategically address the science needs of our stakeholders using actionable science.

Registration is now open and can be done here. Deadline for registering is September 30, 2020.
