diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
index 1c3186d8c..ae49d7cb8 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
@@ -78,12 +78,11 @@ body:
     id: configuration
     attributes:
       label: In what configuration were you running GEOS-Chem?
+      description: Note: If you are experiencing issues with GEOS-Chem in an external model, please contact that model's support. This repository is for tracking issues related to the GEOS-Chem science code base.
       multiple: false
       options:
         - GCClassic
         - GCHP
-        - CESM
-        - WRF-GC
         - Other (please explain in additional information section below)
     validations:
       required: true
@@ -134,4 +133,4 @@ body:
       label: Additional information
       description: Please provide any additional information here that you think might be relevant.
     validations:
-      required: false
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+      required: false