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The NRCS* Web Soil Survey

The NRCS* Web Soil Survey. What is it, and how do I use it?. Jerome J. Korol, PhD NRCS State GIS Coordinator www.id.nrcs.usda.gov jerry.korol@id.usda.gov. *Natural Resources Conservation Service. NW GIS Conference, Boise, Idaho. October 20, 2011.

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The NRCS* Web Soil Survey

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  1. The NRCS* Web Soil Survey What is it, and how do I use it? Jerome J. Korol, PhD NRCS State GIS Coordinator www.id.nrcs.usda.gov jerry.korol@id.usda.gov *Natural Resources Conservation Service NW GIS Conference, Boise, Idaho. October 20, 2011 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

  2. Thank you !!

  3. A brief NRCS history lesson... 1. In 1933 the USDI Soil Erosion Service was established, lead by Hugh Hammond Bennett. It was partly in response to the great Dust Bowl. 2. In 1935 congress established the Soil Conservation Service as part of the USDA. A major goal was to reduce erosion on private agricultural lands. 3. In 1994 the SCS was renamed the NRCS to better reflect it’s larger mission. 4. Currently, the NRCS oversees one of the world’s largest soil databases, covering more than 95% of the counties in the US. 5. There are 75 years of experience and data available for you on the web.

  4. Are there any soil scientists in the house ?

  5. http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov

  6. Before you begin...

  7. Available Soil Survey Data October 12, 2011 Status Map: live data from Soil Data Mart

  8. Windows 7 is now supported For large datasets (e.g. county)

  9. Windows 7 is now supported Even works with Windows Vista, but no apps.

  10. Available documentation

  11. A Three-step Process

  12. 1. Define your AOI

  13. AOI is currently limited to 10,000 acres

  14. 2. View and Explore

  15. 2. View and Explore

  16. TOTALLY FREE

  17. 3. Check Out FREE

  18. But I want the data...

  19. http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm

  20. The NRCS* Web Soil Survey Jerome J. Korol, PhD NRCS State GIS Coordinator www.websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov jerry.korol@id.usda.gov *Natural Resources Conservation Service NW GIS Conference, Boise, Idaho. October 17 - 21, 2011 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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