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Rapid Carbon Assessment (RaCA)
The Rapid Carbon Assessment (RaCA) was initiated by the USDA-NRCS Soil and Plant Science Division in 2010.
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Raster Soil Surveys (RSS)
Raster Soil Survey is a reference to the products of soil survey work completed using digital soil mapping methodologies.
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RCA Data Viewer
New data visualization tools are now available. Users can graph, map, and download customized datasets based on practices applied through NRCS programs and survey data on land use, soil erosion, and prime farmland from the National Resources Inventory (NRI).
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RCPP Congressional Report—December 2019
NRCS is required to report on the progress of RCPP projects.
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Readings in the History of the Soil Conservation Service
A convenient resource for soil conservation professionals and students of the history of conservation.
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Snow and Climate Monitoring Predefined Reports and Maps
The National Water and Climate Center provides a number of predefined reports, using the online tools it administers for the Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program.
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Snow and Water Interactive Map
The Snow and Water Interactive Map displays both current and historic hydrometeorological data in an easy-to-use, visual interface.
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Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program
NRCS hydrologists manage a comprehensive network of manually-measured snow courses and automated Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) monitoring sites throughout the West, manage the data collection process, and estimate the runoff that will occur when it melts.
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Soil and Water Conservation Expenditures by USDA Agencies, 1935-2010
This report examines historical expenditures on 32 conservation programs administered by the NRCS, Farm Service Agency (FSA), and their predecessor agencies.
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Soil Climate Analysis Network
The Soil Climate Analysis Network, also known as SCAN, supports natural resource assessments and conservation activities through its comprehensive, nationwide soil moisture and climate information network.
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Soil Climate Research Stations
Links to data from soil climate research stations in Alaska and Antarctica.
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Soil Conservation in New Zealand and the United States
This paper explores former SCS director Donald A. Williams' review of and suggestions for improving New Zealand's soil conservation institutions in 1964.
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Soil Data Viewer
Soil Data Viewer is a tool built as an extension to ArcMap that allows a user to create soil-based thematic maps.
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Soil Data Viewer 5.0 Download and Install
Download the Soil Data Viewer 5.0 installation package for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.
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Soil Data Viewer 5.1 Download and Install
Download the Soil Data Viewer 5.1 installation package for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.
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Soil Data Viewer 5.2 Download and Install
Download the Soil Data Viewer 5.2 installation package for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.
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Soil Data Viewer 6.0 Download and Install
Download Soil Data Viewer 6.0 for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.
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Soil Data Viewer 6.1 Download and Install
Download Soil Data Viewer 6.1 for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.
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