CISA: Carolinas Integrated Sciences & Assessments
CISA is committed to improving the range, quality, relevance, and accessibility of climate information for decision making and resource management in North and South Carolina.
We conduct research in collaboration with stakeholders in the Carolinas to identify and develop effective methods of providing climate science, data, and education. Initial focuses include research on drought, water supply and quality modeling, and coastal climatology.
The Dynamic Drought Index Tool, developed by CISA, is an example of the kind of service that we intend to provide for the Carolinas.
Cooperating Institutions: University of South Carolina, NOAA Southeast Regional Climate Center, North and South Carolina Sea Grant, North Carolina State Climate Office, and South Carolina State Climate Office with funding from NOAA's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) Program.