The following is a statement from Antonio Busalacchi, president of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), which manages the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) on behalf of NSF. UCAR is a nonprofit consortium of 129 North American universities with programs in Earth system science. 

We are aware of reports that the Trump administration is proposing to break up the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR). We do not have additional information about any such plan.

NSF NCAR’s research is crucial for building American prosperity by protecting lives and property, supporting the economy, and strengthening national security. Any plans to dismantle NSF NCAR would set back our nation’s ability to predict, prepare for, and respond to severe weather and other natural disasters.

For an overview of how our research benefits the nation, visit our Research Works website. 

We look forward to working with the administration to continue our focus on safeguarding the safety and prosperity of our nation.

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