Clients + Projects.

Government.

  • NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS)

  • NOAA National Weather Service (NWS)

  • NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

  • NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS)

  • USDA Forest Service

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • Bureau of Ocean Energy (BOEM)

  • US Army and the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)

Commercial.

  • BGC Engineering

  • SLR Engineering

  • Research Triangle Institute International

  • and many more

  • NASA/US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP)

  • United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  • Canadian National Rail Safety Improvement Program (RISP)

  • Cariboo Road Recovery Project (CRRP)

  • Town of Ocean City Maryland

  • Horry County, SC

Non-profit.

  • GreenBuilt Alliance

  • Rocky Mountain Institute

  • FernLeaf

  • and many more

A few short examples of our work.

  • CASE provides essential scientific, technical, and regulatory expertise to support awardees of NOAA’s Office of Coastal Management (OCM) Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC), a $575M program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Our team specializes in climate adaptation strategies, nature-based solutions, and environmental justice, offering comprehensive guidance to help CRRC collaboratives align their projects with Federal policies and CRRC objectives. Our contributions include developing advanced climate data visualization and modeling tools, which enable communities to make data-driven decisions and effectively address specific climate risks. We ensure these tools are accessible, actionable, and enhance resilience, especially for collaboratives with limited technical resources. Additionally, CASE integrates social science methodologies to evaluate the social and economic impacts of climate change, fostering resilience strategies that are both scientifically robust and socially equitable. We also provide targeted training and capacity-building programs to empower local stakeholders in implementing effective adaptation measures.

  • CASE supports the U.S. Forest Service through a multi-year engagement providing environmental health, safety, and engineering services across 13 states. Our work includes facility safety inspections, regulatory compliance, training, emergency preparedness, and dam safety evaluations.

    We conduct annual inspections at dozens of research and administrative facilities, manage hazardous material response coordination, and perform technical assessments for dams throughout North Carolina. Notably, our team led the safe resolution of a critical spillway obstruction at Persimmon Creek Dam—developing and executing a mitigation plan within 48 hours.

    Recognized with an “Outstanding” safety program rating and nominated for a national safety award, this project reflects CASE’s ability to deliver responsive, high-impact support for public land and infrastructure stewardship.

  • CASE provides critical support to the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s (USGCRP) National Coordination Office (NCO) by enhancing interagency coordination on climate adaptation, resilience, and scientific assessments. We facilitate collaboration among federal agencies, leading interagency groups (IGs) and managing all aspects of meetings, workshops, and webinars to promote knowledge-sharing and strategic alignment. Our team contributes to key national reports, including the fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), ensuring that these documents adhere to the latest scientific standards and regulatory requirements. We also coordinate input for mandated reports, such as “Our Changing Planet” and the Strategic Plan, ensuring they accurately reflect the expertise of involved agencies. CASE’s support enhances the NCO’s operational capacity, advancing USGCRP’s mission to improve national climate resilience while ensuring compliance with federal mandates.

  • CASE’s experts evaluate the multiplier effects of climate change on a variety of geohazards facing SE Asia for USAID and Geohazards International (GHI) Amplified Risk Program. We help USAID and GHI create a resilience playbook for risk managers in the region.

  • CASE successfully achieved the objectives outlined in the contract for supporting the EPA's Climate Pollution Reductions Grant (CPRG) program. We provided seven highly qualified subject matter experts (SMEs) who played a crucial role in objectively reviewing over 223 grant applications for projects designed to address greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across sectors submitted by states, municipalities, tribal nations, and territories.

    CASE supports Phase 2 of the program, providing expert merit review of the 223 grant applications spanning states, municipalities, tribal nations, and territories developing action plans for reducing climate pollution within their respective planning domains, to include process and impact evaluation of their Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) submittals. The EPA selected seven CASE SMEs out of a field of 150 reviewer candidates. Our experts offered a mix of public and private sector experience in major GHG-emitting sectors and in evaluating plans for reducing air pollution, implementing electrification programs, renewable energy standards, energy efficiency measures, waste reduction initiatives, and carbon removal policies. Our experts completed their reviews to the satisfaction of our prime contractor and the EPA.

  • In response to the need for reducing public health and environmental impacts on surrounding communities, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allocated $3 billion to the EPA for the Clean Ports Program. This program aims to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, as well as climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports. With two competitive pathways, the Zero-Emission Technology Deployment Competition ($2.8B) and the Climate and Air Quality Planning Competition ($150M), the program’s goals include transitioning ports to zero-emissions operations, reducing diesel pollution, and ensuring community engagement in emissions reduction planning.

    CASE played a pivotal role in the Clean Ports Program by partnering with RTI to review grantee applications. Our team of seven highly qualified CASE Consultants was selected as Merit Reviewers through a competitive process, ensuring that only the best candidates, pre-vetted to meet EPA’s stringent requirements, were chosen. Our efforts helped direct funding towards projects that will significantly reduce emissions at U.S. ports, deliver cleaner air for communities, and support comprehensive climate and air quality planning activities. This work positions U.S. ports to lead in the transition to zero-emission operations and fosters meaningful community engagement and environmental sustainability.

  • The EPA Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by transitioning heavy-duty vehicles to cleaner technologies. With substantial funding allocated for this initiative, the program focuses on reducing emissions from one of the largest sources of air pollution, thereby enhancing public health and environmental quality across the nation. CASE played a crucial role in supporting the EPA’s objectives by partnering with RTI to ensure a thorough and effective review process for grantee applications. Our team of highly qualified CASE Consultants was selected as Merit Reviewers through a competitive process, chosen for their expertise in transportation and environmental sustainability. These consultants were tasked with pre-vetting candidates to ensure they met the stringent requirements of the program.

    Through our meticulous review process, CASE helped identify and prioritize projects that would have the greatest impact on reducing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. Our efforts ensured that funding was directed towards initiatives that transitioned heavy-duty vehicle fleets to zero-emission technologies, reduced diesel pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in communities heavily affected by transportation emissions, and promoted sustainable practices and community engagement in emission reduction efforts. CASE’s participation in the Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Program supported the EPA’s goal of transforming the transportation sector by funding projects that will deliver cleaner air and improved public health outcomes. By maintaining program execution within the proposed price, adhering to contract schedules, and resolving technical problems quickly and effectively, CASE ensured seamless integration with RTI and the EPA, thereby achieving the program’s objectives efficiently and effectively.

  • CASE assesses the Construction Operations Plan (COP) and draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for USWind’s MarWIN project on behalf of Ocean City, MD as part of SLR Engineering’s team.

  • CASE develops the Climate Change Assessment for Canadian National Rail Safety Improvement Program (RISP), in partnership with BGC Engineering. We quantify and baseline current temperature, precipitation,  and other conditions, modeling the direction and magnitude of changes to evaluate the impact of hydrologic and hydrometeorological events (e.g., summer drought, atmospheric rivers) on the rail system.

  • CASE serves as subject matter expert and assists in developing the Climate Change Assessment Level 0 for Cariboo Road Recovery Project (CRRP) Program Wide Projects in British Columbia, Canada. Our work will inform strategies on improving this critical road system’s resilience to extreme climate and weather events such as landslides and flooding.

  • CASE contributed to the design and implementation of the user engagement plan for iScience’s DANTE, Data ANalytics and Tools for Ecosecurity (DANTE) project, a joint effort with the US Army and the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) for integrating environmental conditions as well as social stressors that act as threat multipliers to national security concerns.

  • CASE developed the Manual on Communicating Climate Services for use by National Meteorological and Hydrological Services Member institutions.

  • CASE developed the Manual on Communicating Climate Services for use by National Meteorological and Hydrological Services Member institutions.

  • CASE supports NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) by advancing sustainable fisheries, ecosystem protection, and the recovery of protected species through high-resolution image analysis and AUV operations. Our team analyzes imagery from autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to identify and measure fish and benthic invertebrates, delivering precise data on abundance, biomass, and habitat associations.

    We apply NOAA-approved taxonomic standards, conduct detailed stereo-image measurements, and maintain rigorous QA/QC to ensure every data product meets the highest scientific standards. CASE also calibrates and maintains AUV systems, manages project reporting, and provides continuous communication to keep NWFSC fully informed and mission-focused.

    Our work helps NOAA turn cutting-edge marine imagery into actionable insights that strengthen fisheries management and ecosystem resilience across the West Coast.

  • CASE delivers integrated scientific, operational, and technical support to NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Sandy Hook Laboratory, ensuring uninterrupted research and high-quality results across mission-critical programs.

    Our team manages aquarium systems and seawater life-support infrastructure, maintaining water quality, animal health, and experimental readiness for physiology and behavior studies. CASE scientists support field and lab research in fish ecology, bioacoustics, and environmental physiology—bringing expertise in experimental design, multivariate analysis, and scientific reporting.

    In support of deep-sea ecosystem science, our analysts process coral survey data from start to finish—analyzing high-resolution imagery, classifying habitats, and producing geospatial products that meet NOAA standards and feed into national data systems.

    With expert coordination and deep technical expertise, CASE helps NEFSC advance mission-driven science that supports sustainable fisheries and resilient marine ecosystems.

  • CASE helps NOAA’s Alaska Regional Office Protected Resources Division (ARO PRD) advance its dual mission of promoting sustainable aquaculture and upholding national environmental laws under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Together, we strengthen species protection and responsible aquaculture across Alaska’s marine ecosystems—advancing resilience, stewardship, and science-based decision-making.

    Our team develops comprehensive consultation documents that integrate NEPA, ESA, and Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) analyses, while maintaining complete administrative records that meet NOAA’s rigorous standards. We coordinate with Federal, State, and Tribal partners to ensure that aquaculture and protected resources decisions are scientifically sound, culturally informed, and fully compliant.

    By producing legally defensible, scientifically sound Biological Opinions, Environmental Assessments, and other critical deliverables, CASE streamlines review processes, supports transparent communication, and strengthens collaborative conservation throughout Alaska’s coastal and ocean environments.

  • CASE proudly supports NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Field Operations team, ensuring the seamless delivery of mission-critical fisheries monitoring across the Northeast.

    Our team provides experienced personnel for deployment coordination and gear and inventory management, supporting more than 1,200 observer trip assignments each year and maintaining over 500 pieces of equipment at 100% deployment readiness across multiple ports.

    Our work underscores CASE’s unwavering commitment to NOAA’s mission—fostering open communication with NEFSC leadership, ensuring transparent reporting, and building trusted partnerships that strengthen efficiency and reduce oversight burdens.

  • ASE supports the NCEI in implementing an Industry Proving Ground (IPG) to serve as the strategic framework for public-private engagement. This initiative aims to help key industry sectors—retail, insurance/reinsurance, infrastructure—better utilize NOAA’s climate and weather data products and services, and guide NOAA in enhancing these products to better serve industry needs. Under this IRA- and BIL-funded project, CASE serves as a subject matter expert on the Retail team, with a special focus on the hospitality subsector. Our team contributes to engagement design, logistics, and delivery of workshops, meetings, and analyses with representatives from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) to understand how businesses throughout the supply chain use or could use NOAA data, with special attention to improving response and service to underserved and underrepresented communities. 

  • CASE's NEPA and ESA experts support NOAA Fisheries' Oregon and Washington Central Office (OWCO) and Inner Columbia Basin Office (ICBO), using the best scientific and commercial data to develop comprehensive and legally defensible consultation documents. With experience across federal agencies, tribal entities, and industry groups, CASE ensures consistency and high standards in our analyses, leveraging existing consultation documents and coordinating with NMFS, UFWS, and state agencies on ESA Section 4 and Section 7 consultations and NEPA processes as they pertain to salmonid species in the region. Our team has helped ease project backlogs, helping adress risk and impact to wild species and habitats due to projects such as resumed maintenance and repairs on hatcheries in the region.

    Our expertise extends to other regulatory reviews under the MSA, MMPA, and NEPA, enabling comprehensive and timely analyses that support NMFS’ mission goals.

  • CASE provides scientific expertise and program support to the Office of Science and Technology Integrated (OSTI)'s modeling and research-to-operations (R2O) teams. We work with NWS scientists and engineers to plan, execute, and perform work designed to improve numerical weather prediction methodologies and NWS weather forecasts through research initiatives that focus on specific areas for targeted development.

  • CASE analyzes the effects of natural and human pressures on the Northeast U.S. Continental Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem, advancing NOAA’s ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM) objectives. We develop and apply ecosystem and statistical models to synthesize climate, oceanographic, and socioeconomic data in support of sustainable fisheries, protected species recovery, and disaster response.
    Our work spans climate science, ecology, marine population dynamics, and process-oriented ecosystem modeling, and includes the design of decision support tools used by NOAA, Regional Fishery Management Councils, Commissions, and partner organizations. CASE’s expertise includes data visualization, statistical and climate modeling, geospatial and habitat analysis, management strategy evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
    We supported three major EDAB initiatives:
    NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS): Developed a long-term chlorophyll algorithm and continuous phytoplankton time series to calibrate and advance the NEUS Atlantis ecosystem model, contributing to peer-reviewed research and NOAA model updates.
    Groundfish Life Stage Distribution Modeling: Produced life stage–based species distribution models for Atlantic cod and haddock used in the annual State of the Ecosystem reports. CASE integrates multidecadal datasets and environmental indicators to inform management strategy evaluations and ecosystem and socioeconomic profiles.
    Aquaculture Decision Support Tool: Designing a GIS-enabled, interactive visualization platform for shellfish farmers to assess ecosystem services, evaluate tradeoffs, and explore spatial and seasonal effects of aquaculture practices.
    Through these efforts, CASE helped strengthen NOAA’s capacity to integrate ecosystem, climate, and socioeconomic data into actionable science for management, policy, and stakeholder communication across the Northeast Shelf ecosystem.

  • CASE supports data operations, data archiving and archives maintenance, environmental metadata management, and user support and training needs for NOAA’s NCEI. Our team helps NCEI transform over 229TB of atmospheric, coastal, geophysical, and oceanic research into products and services that support projects like the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act and the NOAA Blue Economy Initiative. CASE also produced two Value of Data Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction Sector reports for NCEI.

  • CASE developed the Horry County Flood Resiliency Master Plan for Horry County, SC. CASE's work resulted in a comprehensive long-term flood resilience plan designed to lessen the impacts of increased frequency of rainfall, riverine flooding, and storm surges from tropical storms and hurricanes. Our work included extensive stakeholder outreach in addition to evaluation of alternatives for address climate impacts.

  • CASE developed the training package on Climate Science Information for Climate Action, including extracting, distilling, and simplifying the content for 6 Modules and reviewing the training materials, for UNITAR’s Climate Action, Green Development and Climate Change Programme Unit, Division for Planet.

  • CASE manages this unique meeting, event, and co-working, LEED v4-certified Clean Air space, located minutes from NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information (NCEI) in the heart of 'Climate City'. It serves as a hub for professionals seeking a distinguished space to co-work and collide with others for inspired collaborations. We plan, facilitate, and host events including NOAA’s annual Climate Application Predictions Workshop (CPAWS) and hold climate ‘bootcamps’ for professionals to learn how to operationalize strategies to address climate change impacts to and across their industries and supply chains.