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Delivering SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Through the National Science and Technology Consortium
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Science and Technology
MISSION:
• Provide products and services to conservation planners
• Acquire, develop, and deliver technology in a timely manner
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GOALS:
• Identify and meet field staff needs for scientific and technical information
• Deliver training and information to the field in a timely and efficient manner
• Respond to requests for information, research, and technology development from the field
• Provide scientific and technical support to program implementation
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Priority Issues for the
Science and TechnologyConsortium
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A TRAINED FIELD STAFF TO PROVIDE EXPERT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND OTHERS
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DROUGHTWater Supply
Water ConservationGround Water Decline
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AGING WATERSHEDS
Many of the 10,000 NRCS assisted dams are reaching their life expectance
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ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
298,500 Animal Feeding Operations need assistance
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FLOODS
Flooding remains a major concern in many watersheds
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Program Requirements
New Technologies
Customer Needs
Science and Technology Begins in the Field
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Centers and Institutes receive input, and support
technical assistance activities at the state and regional level
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Centers and Institutes also access, interpret and apply research information from...
OTHER GOVERNMENTAGENCIES
LAND GRANT UNIVERSITIESOTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
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CENTERS…
National Cartographic and Geospatial CenterNational Plant Data CenterNational Design and Soil Mechanics CenterNational Soil Survey CenterNational Water and Climate CenterNational Water Management CenterNational Agroforestry Center
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INSTITUTES…
Grazing Lands TechnologyNatural Resources Inventory and AnalysisSocial SciencesSoil QualityWatershed ScienceWetland ScienceWildlife Habitat Management
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Grazing Lands Technology Institute
Science-based, ecologically and economically sound technology that meets the needs of owners and managers of grazing lands.
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Natural Resources Inventory and Analysis Institute
Exists to improve NRCS’ ability to inventory, monitor and assess the status, conditions and trends of natural and related environmental resources.
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National Cartographic and Geospatial Center
The mapping and spatial data center for NRCS provides avariety of map products and services as well as serving as the center for the agency’s resource data collection andanalysis.
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Analyzes how social and economic aspects of human behavior can be applied to natural resource programs, policies and activities.
Social Sciences Institute
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Soil Quality Institute
Assessment
Land Management for Soil Quality
Soil Biology
Education, Outreach, Training
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Develops and transfersappropriate technology in response to comprehensive watershed needs andenvironmental sustainability
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Wetland Science Institute
Develops, adapts, and disseminates the science and technology needed to protect and restore wetlands
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Develops and disseminates technical materials that will assist NRCS field staff in working with their customers to create sound wildlife habitat.
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National Plant Data Center
Provides a focused effort to meet the plant information needs of the agency and its partners activities.
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Using a database called PLANTS, plant data are defined, developed, quality controlled, maintained and disseminated to support conservation activities.
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National Design, Construction, and Soil Mechanics Center
Provides technical support for
design, construction, operation, and
rehabilitation of complex engineering projects.
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National Soil Mechanics Center provides soil testing of samples submitted by the NRCS field personnel
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National Soil Survey Center
Provides technical leadership and coordination to soils programs, with state-of-the-art soil survey technology, standards, data and expertise
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Soil Surveys and MapsSoil Science Educational MaterialsSoils Information and DataSoil GeographySoil Use and ManagementResearch and Investigations
National Soil Survey Products and Activities:
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National Water and Climate CenterData and Technology Acquisition and Transfer
• Climate Data• Snow Survey and Water
Supply Forecasting• Agronomic and Chemical
environmental engineering• Soil moisture/temperature• Water quality and quantity
sciences
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National Water Management Center
Provides direct technical assistance to state specialists regarding water-related issues to help implement conservation activities.
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National Water Management Center Provides Direct assistance to states in planning and application
• Rehabilitation of aging watershed structures
• NPS pollution
• Agricultural waste management
• CNMP’s
• Agricultural water projects
• Irrigation water management
• Ground water management
• Peer review for watershed planning efforts
• Environmental compliance of water-related programs
• Streambank and wetland restoration
• Hydrology, hydraulic, and economic evaluations
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NATIONAL AGROFORESTRY CENTER
A partnership between the Forest Service and NRCS that conducts research on forested buffers, and develops and delivers technology on agroforestry practices.
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PLANT MATERIALS CENTERS
Develop improved plants and plant technology for natural resource conservation. Native plants are promoted as a healthy way to solve conservation problems.
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Science & Technology WEB SITE
http://www.info.usda.gov/nrcs/SandT
More information on theScience and TechnologyConsortium can be found
on the web site at:
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http://www.info.usda.gov/nrcs/SandT