Mission

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Extension

  • Provide the most accurate climate information to the citizens of North Carolina.
  • Assist North Carolina state agencies in climate-environment interaction issues and related applications.
  • Establish, operate, and maintain an extensive meteorological network across North Carolina and archive and disseminate this data to the public in a timely fashion.
  • Assist other extension scientists by integrating climate information into applications such as agricultural and environmental models.
  • Increase public awareness of variations in North Carolina climate and environment.

Research

  • Study North Carolina's climate and its interaction with the environment.
  • Investigate the effects of climatic variations on agriculture, air pollution, and natural resources and develop forecasts that assist in resource management.

Education

  • Interact with K-12, community colleges teachers and students, and with other community organizations on different aspects of NC climate and environment.