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The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC) is a collaborative federal-university partnership between the US Geological Survey 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. Jia Hu and Federal Regional Administrator Dr. Stephanie McAfee.

Come Rain or Shine Podcast
This SW CASC/USDA SW Climate Hub collaborative podcast highlights stories about recent advances in climate science, weather and climate adaptation, and innovative practices to support resilient landscapes and communities.


Applications for 2025-2026 SW CASC NRWD Fellowship Cohort are NOW OPEN!
Are you a grad student with a passion for climate science, hydrology, ecology, or wildlife/fisheries management currently studying at a SW CASC consortium university? Apply now to join a team exploring streamflow ecosystems and the Functional Flows for Wildlife and Water Quality!
About SW CASC
The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC) is a collaborative federal-university partnership between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and seven academic institutions from across the U.S. Southwest.