Science Projects by Science Theme
The SE CASC develops and delivers science-based information to support adaptation decisions by natural and cultural resource managers. In the southeastern United States, our management partners consist primarily of US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and state and Tribal fish and wildlife agencies faced with the impacts of changing climate and land use in the region.
- SE CASC Science Priority 1 – Improve partner understanding of what climate and land use change processes and associated biophysical stressors will look like on the land and water they manage. [Exposure]
- SE CASC Science Priority 2 – Improve partner understanding of ecosystem, habitat, and species impacts of climate and land use change, as well as the understanding of how these changes affect resources of specific concern to resource managers. [Impacts]
- SE CASC Science Priority 3 – Increase partner understanding of, and access to, practical guidance for framing and making smart climate and land use change adaptation decisions. [Adaptation]
Foundational Science area-exposure

Characterizing Climate Change Impacts on Species Ecology to Support Species Status Assessments
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Clarifying Science Needs for Southeastern Grasslands
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Developing Future Habitat Condition Scenarios for Wildlife in the Imperiled Pine Rockland Ecosystem of South Florida
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Estimating Future Water Availability and Streamflow in the Southeast
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Development of the Global Change Monitoring Portal: A Tool for Providing Resource Managers with Global Change Monitoring Data Across the Southeast
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Downscaling Climate Projections to Understand Future Temperature and Precipitation Patterns in the Southeast
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Modeling Future Temperature and Precipitation for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Caribbean
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Southeast Regional Assessment Project (SERAP): Assessing Global Change Impacts on Natural and Human Systems in the Southeast
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Evaluating The Use of Models for Projecting Future Water Flow in the Southeast
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Developing Long-Term Urbanization Scenarios for the Appalachian and Gulf Coastal Plain and Ozarks LCCs as Part of the Southeast Regional Assessment Project
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Evaluating Downscaled Climate Models for Projecting Future Changes in the Southeast
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Developing Long-Term Urbanization Scenarios for the Caribbean LCC as Part of the Southeast Regional Assessment Project
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Foundational Science Area-Impacts

Climate Impacts on Rare-plant Biodiversity in the Southeastern U.S.
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Integrating Sea Level Rise Scenarios into Everglades Restoration Planning
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Assessment of Water Availability and Streamflow Characteristics in the Southeastern U.S.
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Improving Scenarios of Future Patterns of Urbanization, Climate Adaptation, and Landscape Change in the Southeast
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Understanding Prescribed Fire Management in the Context of Climate Change and Landscape Transformation
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Science to Inform the Management of Mangrove Ecosystems Undergoing Sea Level Rise at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
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Understanding Impacts on Southeastern Grasslands from Climate Change, Urban Expansion, and Invasive Species
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Impacts of sea level rise and associated salinity changes on at-risk native freshwater mussels and their habitats in Atlantic coastal rivers
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Analysis and Visualization of Climate Information to Support USFWS Species Status Assessments
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Synthesizing Climate Change Impacts on Wildlife Health and Identifying Adaptation Strategies
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Effects of Urbanization on the Conservation Value of Forests
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Communicating Future Sea-Level Rise Scenarios for Gulf Coast National Wildlife Refuge and National Park Lands
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The Vulnerability of Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches to Climate Change in the Southeast
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Consequences of Urbanization and Climate Change on Human and Ecosystem Health
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Integrating the Effects of Global and Local Climate Change on Wildlife in North America
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Forests of the Future: Integrated Assessment of Climate Change and Ecosystem Diversity
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Tree Eaters: Predicting the Response of Herbivores to the Integrated Effects of Urban and Global Change
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Impact of Ocean Warming and Acidification on Growth of Reef-Building Corals
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Ecological Implications of Mangrove Forest Migration in the Southeastern United States
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Understanding Habitat Connectivity to Inform Conservation Decisions
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Gulf of Mexico Avian Monitoring Network: A Forum to Facilitate Integrated and Complementary Data Collection for Avian Populations and Their Habitats
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Foundational Science Area-Adaptation

Future of Aquatic Flows: Exploring Changes in the Freshwater/Saltwater Interface and Related Impacts to Aquatic Species
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Advancing Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Sensitive Amphibian Species in the U.S. Caribbean
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Improving Support for Regional Conservation Efforts in the Region Managed by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
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Developing a Cave Conservation Management Toolbox by Exploring Cave Microclimates and Biodiversity Patterns
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Examining Diverse Management Objectives and Broadening Stakeholder Engagement for Climate Adaptation Planning of Historic Structures Within the National Park System
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Water, Water Everywhere: Adapting Water Control Operations and Floodplain Conservation Planning to Global Change
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The Future of Culturally Important Species in North America
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Informing Climate-adaptive Forest Management for Breeding Bird Habitat in the Southern Appalachians
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Ecosystem Services Mapping Datasets
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Enhancing Coastal Adaptation Planning at Gulf Islands National Seashore
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Identifying the Ecological and Management Implications of Mangrove Migration in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
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Informing Management of Waterfowl Harvest in a Changing Climate
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Facilitating Accurate and Effective Application of Coastal Marsh Models
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Best Practices for Project Design: Effectively Addressing Natural Resource Management Needs
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Strategic Habitat Conservation and Adaptive Strategies for the Conservation of Coqui Frogs in Puerto Rico
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Climate Change Implications for the Conservation of Amphibians in Tropical Environments
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Turning Uncertainty into Useful Information for Conservation Decisions
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Structured Decision Making as a Tool for Coastal Restoration: A Case Study on Ship Island, Mississippi
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Protecting Cultural Resources in the Face of Climate Change
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Identifying Conservation Objectives for the Gulf Coast Habitats of the Black Skimmer and Gull-billed Tern
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Enhancing the Adaptive Capacity of Coastal Wetlands in the Face of Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Development
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Turning the Science of Connectivity into Action: Finding Model Consistency and Identifying Priority Habitats for Conservation
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Providing Science for the Conservation of Animals in the Southeastern Longleaf Pine Ecosystem
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Vital Futures: Conservation Adaptation Planning for Landscape and Climate Change in the Southeast
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Climate Change Adaptation for Coastal National Wildlife Refuges
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Development of a SECAS Conservation Decision Guidance Library
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Understanding Conservation Management Decisions in the Face of Sea-Level Rise Along the U.S. Atlantic Coast
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Science to Support Adaptive Landscape Planning and Decision Making for Gopher Tortoise Conservation
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Understanding Habitat Connectivity to Inform Conservation Decisions
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Dynamic Reserve Design: Informing the Identification of High-Priority Lands for the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge Considering Future Climate and Urbanization
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A Handbook for Resource Managers to Understand and Utilize Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Wetland Models
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