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The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC) is a collaborative federal-university partnership between the US Geological Survey and a consortium of academic institutions across the U.S. Southwest. It is hosted at the University of Arizona, at the Arizona Institute for Resilience, led by Host Institution Director Dr. Jia Hu and Federal Regional Administrator Dr. Stephanie McAfee.

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Come Rain or Shine Podcast

This SW CASC/USDA SW Climate Hub collaborative podcast highlights stories about recent advances in climate science, weather and climate adaptation, and innovative practices to support resilient landscapes and communities.

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New webinar on precipitation changes in the southwest!

Are you curious about precipitation fluctuations in the Southwest and what these changes mean for ecosystems and communities? Join us on Friday, April 18th, from 12 to 1 p.m. (Arizona time) to hear the latest research! For more information and to register, please see below.

About SW CASC

The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC) is a collaborative federal-university partnership between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and seven academic institutions from across the U.S. Southwest.

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