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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.

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Come Rain or Shine Podcast

The Come Rain or Shine podcast -- a collaboration between the SW CASC and New Mexico State University -- highlights stories about recent advances in climate science, weather, climate adaptation, and innovative practices to support resilient landscapes and communities.

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SW CASC Science Themes

Learn about the Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center's six Science Themes. The themes address our most pressing research priorities and management challenges across the southwest, including wildfire and drought.