South Central CASC

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 UTC

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.

Climate Diagnostics and Prediction Workshop (Virtual)
2020-10-20 - 2020-10-22
The 45th CDPW will will focus on four major themes, with an emphasis on climate prediction, monitoring, attribution, diagnostics, and service delivery related to:
Monitoring, attribution, and prediction of climate variability across spatial and temporal scales, with an emphasis on the forecast attribution of climate anomalies in dynamical forecast systems. Topics will also include diagnostics and attribution of extreme events worldwide, and Arctic impact on mid-latitude variability and predictability.
Applications of modern technologies including GIS, machine learning, and software development at Sub-seasonal to Seasonal (S2S) time scales.
Improving methods for regional applications of climate forecast information for disruptive weather and water events, communication practices for S2S impact-based decision support services, and assessment of the economic value of climate forecast information.
Prediction of hydroclimate over the western United States, including flooding precipitation, drought/pluvial, snowfall and snowpack, and other variables related to water resources.

We encourage you to submit abstracts through July 31, 2020. Both abstract submission and registration are free. The change to a virtual format is likely to result in fewer oral presentations, though we are pursuing virtual options to replace the poster sessions and lightning talks. The agenda will still feature invited speakers and discussion sessions.

American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting (Virtual)
2020-12-07 - 2020-12-11
Shaping the Future of Science
After celebrating our Centennial year, we turn our focus to the opportunities, discoveries and solutions that will shape future generations and society.

We envision a future where scientific discovery continues to be valued and celebrated for its role in advancing human knowledge.
We envision a future where knowledge of Earth and space sciences are used in collaboration with advances in natural, physical and social sciences, medicine and engineering.
We envision a future that will shape our science, culture and partnerships for the benefit and prosperity of people and the planet.

Join us at Fall Meeting to learn, collaborate, inspire and shape the future of science!
Learn more about the meeting, registration and more here.

Earth to Sky Academy
2021-01-25 - 2021-01-29
Want a stronger community of climate science communicators in your region?

Become an Earth to Sky Regional Leader!

In support of our community’s interest in a regional approach for climate communication, Earth to Sky (ETS) has begun developing Regional Communities of Practice in Climate Communication.

Each is led by a Regional Leadership Team that has received a week’s training at an ETS Academy, followed by ongoing mentoring and support from ETS Central Leadership.

The next Earth to Sky Academy will be held January 25-29, 2021 at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt MD.

The Academy is tuition-free.

Team applications are due August 31, 2020.

The Earth to Sky Academy is intended for teams of experienced informal educators and climate communication leaders who have a strong commitment to the ETS partnership and to furthering climate literacy within their respective regions. Academy content is based on over 15 years of experience and extensive evaluation of the ETS model.

The goal of the Academy is to create a network of ETS Regional Leaders who will
· Catalyze, nurture, and sustain a regional community of practice of climate science communicators.
· Develop and conduct effective ETS-style professional development events in their region.
· Participate in the ETS Regional Leaders Network to further the mission of ETS.

The full course announcement and application information are attached, and available to download at
https://earthtosky.org/related-news/412-announcing-the-earth-to-sky-academy-2.html

Questions? Concerned about meeting deadline due to pandemic?
Email Geneviève: genevieve.demessieres@nasa.gov

We hope to see you in Maryland next January!

Southern Plains Climate Seminar Series
2021-01-29 11:00 - 12:00
The climate is rapidly changing. But how will these changes affect global weather patterns, especially in winter? This is one area of research that Dr. Jason Furtado, an Assistant Professor for the School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma, explores with his team. This presentation will look at how increasing temperatures in the arctic play a crucial role in contributing to more extreme winter weather events and the impacts this could have in the south-central region, the United States and globally.
Dr. Furtado’s research focuses on large-scale climate dynamics, including coupled systems (e.g., stratosphere-troposphere coupling, Arctic-midlatitude connections, El Niño dynamics, and predictability) and dynamical interactions between the tropics and the extratropics. His work features analysis and evaluation of observations and modeling experiments, particularly coupled climate model simulations.
Register here:
https://oklahoma.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrcOygrjMrG9SHziNbqiDWcBU1q-LhdN_5

Hot Science at Home: The Fate of Food
2021-03-05 19:00 - 20:00
What will we eat in a bigger, hotter and smarter world? Climate models show that global crop production will continue to decline due to drought, heat, and flooding. Meanwhile, the world’s population is expected to grow another 30 percent by midcentury. So how, really, will we feed nine billion people sustainably in the coming decades? Hear how Amanda Little spent three years traveling through a dozen countries and as many U.S. states in search of answers to that question.
Time: 7:00 – 7:40 p.m. CST
The event includes an interactive Q&A session with Amanda Little!
Learn More here.

NASA Globe Mosquito Monitoring Activity for a Native Audience
2021-03-09 15:00 - 16:00
MARCH 9, 2021
12pm AKST // 1pm PST // 2pm MST // 3pm CST // 4pm EST (10am NZDT on March 10th)
April Taylor (Chickasaw Nation, South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center)
Amelia Cook (Chickasaw Nation, Science Teacher at Norman High School, in Norman, OK)
We will share how we took the NASA Globe mosquito monitoring activity to tribal health professionals and to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Jones Academy. We will share some examples of how we also took this activity virtually and what virtual resources we used to keep the students engaged.
Join Webinar Here

TTU Climate Center: Science by the Glass
2021-03-09 17:00 - 18:00
Tues. March 9 from 5-6 p.m. CST for our next Science by the Glass with Jason Furtado. His presentation is titled, “Bundle Up! Extreme Winter Weather in a Warming World.”
Event Page
Register on Zoom

2021 Spring Webinar Series: Highlighting Recent Southwest CASC Research
2021-03-11 11:00 - 12:00
Webinar 1: Connecting Climate Networks: SW CASC Tribal-Focused Engagements and Opportunities
This webinar is the first in a series this spring, featuring recent research and engagements by the Southwest CASC. The webinar will feature SW CASC Tribal Liaison Althea Walker, who will present on tribal-focused engagements, including upcoming events and work forcused on Indigenous science and traditional methods of ecosystem restorartion and natural resource management in the context of climate change and adaptation.
March 11, 2021 at 11am MST
Register here.

Nortwest CASC: Webinar - Managing Post-Fire, Climate-Induced Vegetation Transition
2021-03-11 15:00 - 16:00
Warmer, drier and longer fire seasons in the Northwest have led to larger and more frequent wildfires. These changes in fire activity, combined with warmer and drier post-fire conditions, have in turn led to growing concern that in some areas of the Northwest, particularly in forests and shrublands east of the Cascade Range, existing plant communities may face difficulty regrowing and persisting following fire. Some of these communities may ultimately transition to different vegetation types – for example, from forests or shrublands to grasslands – impacting the ecological, economic and cultural services provided by these ecosystems. In this webinar, Northwest CASC supported researchers will present a review of current knowledge and practice around the emerging climate impact of post-fire vegetation transitions in the Northwest. This synthesis is the result of a working group process that convened natural resource managers and scientists from Northwest Tribes, universities, the non-profit and private sectors, and federal, state and local governments to collaboratively review what is currently known (and unknown) about managing climate-driven, post-fire vegetation transitions in the Northwest.
March 11 at 3:00 pm EST
LEARN MORE HERE

Workshop: Climate Journalism Collaborations
2021-03-12 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Climate Central and the Center for Cooperative Media for a one-hour workshop, Climate Journalism Collaborations. Registration required.
Collaborations across newsrooms and organizations are becoming increasingly commonplace in journalism, and climate change is a popular topic for these joint projects. During this workshop, journalism professionals will discuss the benefits and risks of collaborating and explain its recent growth, with a special focus on climate change coverage. You’ll hear about best practices for designing projects, selecting partners and managing the work. Includes live Q&A.
Happening March 12 at 1pm EST
Register here.

NOAA/NIDIS: Ecological Drought National Webinar Series
2021-03-17 15:00 - 16:00
Ecological Drought: Impacts on Coastal Ecosystems
Wed, Mar 17, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
This webinar will share recent research on drought impacts to coastal ecosystems and services.
Learn More Here

DEADLINE: Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Funding Opportunity
2021-03-18
Deadline: March 18, 2021
This WaterSMART Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is for small-scale water efficiency projects for Fiscal Year 2021. These projects conserve and use water more efficiently, help water resources managers make sound decisions about water use, and accomplish other benefits that contribute to a reliable water supply in the West. Eligible entities include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, irrigation districts; State, regional, or local authorities, whose members include one or more organizations with water or power authority; and other organizations with water or power delivery authority. Nonprofit conservation organizations also are eligible, as long as they are acting in partnership with an entity described above. Funding of up to $75,000 is available per project and total project costs should generally be $200,000 or less. Recipients must provide at least a 50% non-federal cost-share.
Learn More Here

A Sense of Place: Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky
2021-03-18 14:00 - 15:00
Registration is now open for our 6th webinar “A Sense of Place: Indigenous Perspectives of Earth and Sky,” featuring Dr. Henrietta Mann. The webinar will take place Thursday March 18 at 12 pm PDT
Space is limited to 1000 people, so reserve your spot now!’
Register Here

DEADLINE: Call for Statements of Interest for South Central CASC Research
2021-03-19 17:00
Deadline for Statement of Interest: Friday, March 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM EDT
The CASCs are coming together to move climate adaptation science forward through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 funding opportunity that will provide nearly $10 million for research to support land managers making science-based decisions. For the South Central CASC, up to $1,000,000 may be available to fund FY22 projects that support our research priorities. The South Central CASC intends to fund 3-10 projects through this RFP. We also expect to fund one or two projects for up to $450,000 for a total of three years; and the remainder of the funded projects will be up to $300,000 and for a total of two years.
Statements of Interest (SOIs) for projects to be initiated in FY 2022 are being accepted for the South Central CASC. Solicited projects should address high-priority natural or cultural resource management issues that benefit from climate-informed planning and adaptation management. Specific science priorities and needs for our CASC can be found in the CASC FY22 Funding Opportunity document on the CASC Research Funding Opportunity Page.
For questions or more information relating to SOIs for cultural resources, contact our Tribal Liaison April Taylor (april.taylor@chickasaw.net)
All SOIs submitted by a South Central CASC consortium PI must also be sent to Emma Kuster (emmakuster@ou.edu), University Assistant Director of the South Central CASC, prior to the SOI deadline.

TTU Climate Center: Book Discussion
2021-03-23 17:00 - 18:00
Tues. March 23 from 5-6 p.m. CST for our next Climate Readings & Discussions event on “Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?”
Author Bill McKibben and co-hosts Katharine Hayhoe and Bryan Giemza will be performing a live reading, discussion, and Q&A with the audience.
Event Page

Webinar: Learning Resilience from Indigenous Communities
2021-03-25 14:30 - 15:30
On March 25, 2021 South Central CASC’s Tribal Liaison April Taylor will join a team to present during this disaster resiliency series from the International Economic Development Council. Indigenous people have always been on the front lines to promote sustainability. In many cases, these tribal groups tend to focus on more long-term sustainable planning, rather than only a quick fix of today.
This webinar is free and open to anyone, especially IEDC members who are community contacts.
Webinar will take place from 2:30-3:30 ET on GoToWebinar.
Learn More Here

20th Annual To Bridge a Gap Meeting (virtual)
2021-03-29 08:00 - 2021-04-01 17:00
Registration is now open for the 20th Annual (Virtual) To Bridge a Gap Meeting happening March 29-April 1, 2021. This event will be hosted by Delaware Nation and the USDA Forest Service. The meeting was established in 2001 to strengthen relationships between the U.S. Forest Service and federally recognized tribal governments relating to a variety of cultural & natural resource managment issues. General sessions will cover topics on NAGPRA, historic preservation, Tribal Areas of Interest, engagement & collaboration, along with cultural and natural resources.
Register Here

2021 Great Plains Conference
2021-04-01 08:00 - 2021-04-02 17:00
Registration is now open for the Climate Change and Culture in the Great Plains happening April 1-2. The event is free to attend and will be held virtually over Zoom. Learn more here.

[DEADLINE] CREAT Training for Water Utilities Sector
2021-04-05 21:00
EPA CREAT Training for the Southern Great Plains Climate Region
These training sessions are open to those within the drinking water and wastewater utilities sector. Trainings will be held during 4 sessions 10-12pm CDT on the following dates:
April 13, 2021
April 15, 2021
April 20, 2021
May 4, 2021
Register by April 5 here for the EPA CREAT training sessions.

Southwest Adaptation Forum
2021-04-06 08:00 - 2021-04-08 17:00
This virtual event will be held April 6-8, 2021 and bring together leaders, practitioners, and researchers from across the Southwest to explore advancing climate change adaptation efforts. Learn more here.

American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting
2021-04-07 - 2021-04-11
American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting
Taking place virtually April 7-11, 2021, attendees will share and discuss the latest in research and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience. Learn more and register here.

New Mexico State University Climate Change Education Seminar Series
2021-04-07 17:30 - 19:00
New Mexico State University Climate Change Education Seminar Series
Multiple webinars taking place during the month of April (learn more here) include the follow topics and dates:
Solve Climate by 2030: April 7, 2021

Science by the Glass TTU Climate Center
2021-04-13 17:00 - 18:00
The next Science by the Glass from TTU Climate Center is happening April 13, 2021 at 5pm CDT. This SBTG will feature Dr. Kater Hake as he presents on “Will Climate Change Eliminate Cotton…Unless We Make Beer Out of it?”
The event is free to join and open to the public.
Register here.

Tribal Alliance for Pollinators 2021 Webinar Series
2021-04-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join the next episode in the Climate Resilience webinar series on April 14th at 1:00 pm Central. In this series of webinars, experts including ecologists, soil health specialists, atmospheric scientists and more discuss how weather and environmental trends impact their respective fields and what they recommend that you can do to be prepared. Recordings will be posted to our website and YouTube channel.
For this episode, the distinguished speaker will be April Taylor, GISP, of South Central CASC. April will present an introduction to climate sciences, planning for extreme weather events and harmful environmental trends, and understanding how these events and trends are creating vulnerability for Native American people.
Register here.

The Narrative Blitz: Insights to the ABT Framework
2021-04-14 13:00 - 15:30
The Narrative Blitz: Insights to the ABT Framework
Presented by the National Park Services, join this exciting, free live event on April 14, 2021 from 1:00-3:30 pm CDT. Hear how the ABT (And, But, Therefore) Narrative Template is the fundamental tool you need for proposals, presentations, papers, and so many other areas. Register here.

Shifting Seasons Summit
2021-04-19 08:00 - 2021-04-21 17:00
Happening April 19-21, 2021. This summit includes relevant tribal climate change initiatives developed outside of the northeast by capacity-building organizations, academic institutions and tribes who have approved climate adaptation plans. Register or learn more here.
