Actionable science to understand the effects of recent temperature increases to inform natural resources management in the southwestern united states

The University of Arizona was awarded a $499,450 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Geological Survey under the National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers program (CFDA 15.820). The goal of the project is to provide actionable science to understand the effects of recent temperature increases and inform natural resources management in the southwestern United States.

The University of Arizona will work with sub-awardees the University of California San Diego, Colorado State University, University of California Los Angeles, Utah State University, and University of California Davis to conduct research and provide technical support to federal and state agencies regarding climate change impacts. Specifically, the universities will analyze how increased temperatures are affecting ecosystems and resources in the American southwest to develop science-based guidance that can help with climate adaptation and management strategies over the three-year period of performance from July 2021 through July 2024.