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The NRCS* Web Soil SurveyThe NRCS* Web Soil Survey

What is it, and how do I use it?What is it, and how do I use it?

Jerome J. Korol, PhDJerome J. Korol, PhD

NRCS State GIS CoordinatorNRCS State GIS Coordinator

www.id.nrcs.usda.govwww.id.nrcs.usda.gov

jerry.korol@id.usda.govjerry.korol@id.usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

*Natural Resources Conservation Service

NW GIS Conference, Boise, Idaho. October 20, 2011

Thank you !!

A brief NRCS history lesson...

1. In 1933 the USDI Soil Erosion Service was established, lead by Hugh HammondBennett. 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, coveringmore than 95% of the counties in the US.

5. There are 75 years of experience and data available for you on the web.

Are there any soil scientists in the house ?

http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov

Before you begin...

Status Map: live data from Soil Data Mart

Available Soil Survey DataOctober 12, 2011

Windows 7 is now supportedFor large datasets (e.g. county)

Windows 7 is now supported

Even works with Windows Vista, but no apps.

Available documentation

A Three-step Process

1. Define your AOI

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AOI is currently limited to 10,000 acres

2. View and Explore

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2. View and Explore

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3. Check Out

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But I want the data...

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

Helping People Help the Land

The NRCS* Web Soil SurveyThe NRCS* Web Soil Survey

Jerome J. Korol, PhDJerome J. Korol, PhD

NRCS State GIS CoordinatorNRCS State GIS Coordinator

www.websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.govwww.websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov

jerry.korol@id.usda.govjerry.korol@id.usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

*Natural Resources Conservation Service

NW GIS Conference, Boise, Idaho. October 17 - 21, 2011