The Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center supports species conservation by producing and sharing science to help states, Tribes, and federal agencies understand climate impacts and foster effective adaptation.

This includes crucial support for State Wildlife Action Plan development – convening key partners and providing vital climate data, tools, and training. The persistence and recovery of iconic Midwestern species, including moose, red-shouldered hawk, piping plover, eastern massasauga, blandings turtle, and others, will depend on using the most up-to-date science available for conservation and restoration decisions by wildlife agencies and conservationists.