Daniel Swain
I just submitted my letter to NSF responding to its proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). I argue that doing so would be an astonishing and avoidable misstep, and that federal support for the institution should in fact be *increased.* [1/4]
Mar 6 at 4:25amFedica
Show threadDaniel SwainMar 6
There is still time for you, too, to submit your feedback to the January "Dear Colleague Letter" (see link below for context and instructions). The deadline for email submissions (directly to [email protected]) is March 13 (next week!). [2/4] https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/advocacy-policy/ncar-information-and-support/
NCAR Information and Support

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Show threadDaniel SwainMar 6
Thank you to the dozens (or more!) colleagues, collaborators, & members of general public who have already submitted their feedback in support of NSF. I have heard from everyone from climate modelers to physicians to fire chiefs to farmers--truly a remarkable outpouring. [3/4]
Show threadDaniel SwainMar 6
If you want to read the full version of the letter I submitted to NSF regarding NCAR, you can download a copy directly from Weather West (link below). [4/4] https://weatherwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Daniel-L.-Swain-response-to-Jan-2026-NSF-DCL-proposal-to-restructure-NSF-NCAR-March-5-2026.pdf