On December 16, 2025, major media outlets reported that the Trump administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. University of Colorado Boulder values its longstanding collaboration with NCAR, which spans decades of joint research and innovation. Together, CU and NCAR have advanced critical scientific understanding in various weather-related areas affecting our state and nation: work that directly benefits communities around the country and supports national security. NCAR is a national resource with deep-rooted collaborations with institutions across the United States and the world.

Our faculty, researchers, and students work closely with NCAR on numerous projects that enable our nation to predict, prepare, and respond to natural disasters that can have severe consequences on our communities, both in terms of lives and economic impact to our communities. We believe maintaining NCAR’s capabilities is essential for scientific progress and for safeguarding lives and livelihoods.