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Join the SW CASC Tribal Community Resilience Webinar Series!

The SW CASC invites you to participate in the second annual Tribal Community Resilience Webinar series, beginning Feb. 5th, 2026 at 12 PM (PST) on Zoom!

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Listen to the latest episode of the 'Come Rain or Shine' Podcast!

In our newest episode, Dr. Sarah Whipple of the USGS Climate Adaptation Technical Services team discusses the importance of pollinators.

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The SW CASC seeks your response to our 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!

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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

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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2026 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar series launches Feb. 5!

Join us for the second annual Tribal Community Resilience Webinar series, which kicks off on Feb. 5! Webinars will be held on the first Thursday of the month through September at 12pm PST.

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