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Happy August everyone! I hope you are staying cool in the dog days of summer and staying safe as the delta variant spreads. Lots of news this month including congress taking action on climate change through their bipartisan infrastructure bill, the IPCC releasing a new report on global climate change and updated drought conditions. Lots of jobs in this month's newsletter and also plenty of funding opportunities to be aware of. As always please reach out with any questions, comments or just to say hi. All the best!

-Stefan Tangen, North Central Tribal Resilience Liaison
News & Information
IPCC Issues New Report
The United Nations-sponsored Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issues their 6th and most recent report on the state of climate change worldwide. Key points include:
-The last decade was hotter than any period in 125,000 years
-Scientists can now link specific weather events to human-made climate change
-Scientists have narrowed the estimated range for how temperatures respond to greenhouse gas emissions
See the full report here.
US Senate Approves Infrastructure Bill
The United States Senate votes to approve the $3.5 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill which includes millions for tribal climate resilience through BIA.
Drought Updates and Information
Drought conditions in the Missouri River Basin and other parts of the West are persistent causing serious issues now and in the coming summer months. For maps, analysis, and information see the U.S. Drought Monitor hosted at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Also, the NOAA NIDIS website has tons of resources organized by topic, sector, and location. Lastly, stay tuned for a webinar on drought conditions on Tribal lands at the end of the month.
Jobs
Tribal Relations Specialist - Forest Service
Tribal Relations Specialist Job Opportunity Announcement for regions 1, 4, and 9. Closes September 3.
Native American Affairs Liaison - National Park Service
The primary purpose of the position is to represent the region on NPS matters relating to Tribal Governments, Native American, and Native Hawaiian groups and organizations. This position serves Regions 6, 7 and 8 of the National Park Service (NPS) as the Native American Affairs Liaison, and reports to the Associate Regional Director for Resource Stewardship and Science.
Tribal Relations Specialist - Black Hills National Forest
The Black Hills National Forest is currently seeking interested individuals for a Detail/Temporary Promotion and Permanent Forest Tribal Relations Specialist. The detail/temporary promotion may be virtual. The permanent position will be located at the Black Hills Supervisors Office, GS-0301-11/12 in Custer, South Dakota. Current federal employees will be considered for the detail/temporary promotion. The permanent position is expected to be advertised open to Federal and Non-Federal applicants.
Assistant Director of Energy and Climate Justice Programs
The Assistant Director position supports department operations, programming, and staff at the Environmental Center within the Division of Student Affairs at CU Boulder. Closes Aug 16.

Funding 

FEMA announces their Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding for FY 2022. Tribal set aside of $25 million. Applications are due Jan 28, 2022. Click here to see the full announcement.
Bush Fellowship 2022
The Bush Fellowship is a recognition of your extraordinary accomplishments and support for your potential. It is an investment in you so that you can make a difference in your community.

The Fellowship is a flexible grant of up to $100,000 to help you strengthen and develop your leadership. As a Fellow, you define your own vision and create a unique Fellowship plan to learn the skills and build the relationships that will help you make your vision a reality. 

EPA Multipurpose Grant
EPA is pleased to announce the availability of funding for the FY 2021 Multipurpose Grant (MPG) program for States and Tribes. Multipurpose funds are intended to be used at state and tribal discretion, for high-priority activities to complement activities funded under established environmental statutes. 
Coping With Drought: Tribal Resilience 
Applications should be developed by or in full partnership with tribal nations to fund the implementation of actions—together with research on those actions—to build drought resilience contained in existing plans and strategies.  Plans may include, but are not limited to, drought contingency plans; drought, water, or natural resource plans; agricultural resource management plans; or climate adaptation plans. Proposals may request funding of up to $500,000 to be expended over two years in the form of Cooperative Agreements. A total of 6–7 projects may be funded. Click here for more info.
Disaster Supplemental Grants
The Economic Development Administration announces funding for communities implementing recovery strategies to address challenges from natural disasters occuring in 2018, as well as tornadoes and floods in 2019. Applications accepted on continuing basis.
USDA Wetland Restoration 
USDA is investing up to $17 million for conservation partners to protect and restore critical wetlands on agricultural lands through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership. Proposals due Aug 15. Contact your state NRCS office for more info.

Student Opportunities

Intertribal Agriculture Council 
IAC Tribal Lands Stewards program is hiring for a South Dakota and North Dakota intern. For high school and early college-aged youth who are passionate about promoting the regeneration of natural resources within their communities. For more information click here.

Resources/Announcements

Climate Summaries Workshop August 19-20, 2021
High Plains Regional Climate Center will be hosting a 2-day workshop in Bismarck, North Dakota at United Tribes Technical College on developing climate summaries to be used for preparing for climate impacts, communication and outreach efforts, and monitoring purposes. Travel funding available for Tribal staff and students in North Dakota and South Dakota. Register here.
North Central CASC Webinar
Understanding and projection of space-time variability of summer hydroclimate and ecology in the US. Thursday, August 12, 2021, 11a -12p MDT
Presented by: Balaji Rajagopalan, Professor & Chair, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder.
Register here.
Tribal Stewardship in the Northern Great Plains
This webinar series is hosted by First Nations Development Institute. If you missed Part 1 of this webinar featuring speakers from The Center Pole and Lower Brule Tribe you can watch the recording here. Part 2 will feature speakers from Chippewas Cree Tribe and Nakoda Ahniiih Economic Development Corporation on Thursday, August 12 at 12-2 pm MDT. Register here
Introduction to the Climate System Course
The South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center at the University of Oklahoma is offering two short courses that will provide an integrative understanding of the components of the climate system. The courses are free and online, so anyone from anywhere may participate! You will have the opportunity to learn from climate experts at OU and our partner institutions. Upon successful completion of a short course, you will receive a personalized certificate. Starts August 30. Click here to register.
Joint Stakeholder Committee (JSC) Listening Session
The NC CASC and USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub will hold a series of topic-based listening sessions with the Joint Stakeholder Committee (JSC) and their team members. The JSC provides guidance, coordination, and collaboration to these two unique but complementary entities and helps facilitate communication and awareness for federally funded climate research.

The next listening session will be held August 26th from 9:00-11:00am MDT and will be on the future of grasslands management. Dr. Christy Miller Hesed (NC CASC, CU Boulder) and Dr. Toni Klemm (USDA) will be presenting on the vulnerability and management of grassland ecosystems in the Northern Great Plains. The goal of these presentations is to help stimulate conversations among participants about the challenges and concerns around climate change and grasslands management, as well as adaptation options. Register here.

In Case You Missed it...

Drought on Tribal Lands Webinar-July 2021
The 3rd webinar of our summer series featured speakers from US Fish and Wildlife Service, Fort Belknap Indian Community, and NOAA. Speakers discussed current drought conditions, resources for addressing drought on working lands, and much more. Watch the recording here.
NC CASC is a part of the National Climate Adaptation Science Center and one of eight regional climate centers created to help meet the changing needs of land and managers across the country. NC CASC is a partnership between US Geological Survey and CU Boulder, created to foster both innovative and applied research, in support of natural resource management to address the needs of tribes and tribal organization. 
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