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Science for a Changing Earth

The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) helps fish, wildlife, water, land, and people adapt to a changing climate.

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Creating Leaders in Change

Our Global Change Research Fellows Program supports graduate students that study interdisciplinary climate change across the Southeast.

Meet the Fellows
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Science That Matters

Since 2011, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center has funded projects that help fish, wildlife, people, and places adapt to a changing world.

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Research Affiliate Network

Our University-Federal-Tribal partnerships span from Arkansas to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Become an affiliate and find your next collaborator.

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Our latest news

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Climate Change May Make Prescribed Fires Rarer – but Increase Their Air Quality Impacts

Prescribed burns are important for preventing wildfires, but a new study finds managed fires are major contributors to air pollution – a problem that may become more pronounced with climate change.

June 2025 Newsletter

Catch up on all the latest news, events, and webinars in the SE CASC monthly newsletter.

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Data Release: Climate Change in State Wildlife Action Plans

Check out the latest dataset releases from Southeast CASC funded research.

Upcoming Events

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