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The SW CASC seeks your response to a new survey!

We’d love to hear from you about how you use SW CASC science. Has the SW CASC provided research, decision support tools, and/or other information that has been of value to you? Please let us know!

Access survey here!

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Tribal Liaisons Assistance Request Form

Are you a Tribal or Non-Tribal organization and need help with anything from funding and events to technical assistance? Our Tribal Liaisons are here to support you!

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The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC) is a collaborative federal-university partnership between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 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. Aaron Lien and Federal Regional Administrator Dr. Stephanie McAfee.

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.

We are excited to relaunch the podcast in November 2025. Stay tuned for more information!

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Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter to stay up to date on all things SW CASC.

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Webinar on precipitation changes in the southwest - recording now available!

Are you curious about precipitation fluctuations in the southwest and what these changes mean for ecosystems and communities?

The recording and Q&A session from the Friday, April 18th webinar is available.

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