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Guides and Instructions

Guides and Instructions

NASIS User Guides

Information on how to populate the NASIS database and other parts of the NASIS data system.

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National Ecological Site Handbook

This handbook provides standards, guidelines, definitions, policies, responsibilities, and procedures for conducting the collaborative process of ecological site description (ESD) development.

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National Soil Survey Handbook

The National Soil Survey Handbook (NSSH) provides the standards, guidelines, definitions, policy, responsibilities, and procedures for conducting the NRCS portion of the National Cooperative Soil Survey program.

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National Watershed Program Manual and Handbook

The National Watershed Program Manual provides policy, guidance and suggestions for working through the various stages of watershed projects, from working with potential sponsors to providing project rehabilitation assistance. The National Watershed Program Handbook is a companion document.

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NRCS Equity Action Plan

In alignment with the direction of Executive Order 13985 and the USDA Equity Action Plan, the NRCS Equity Action Plan was developed using a framework to advance equity in the culture of NRCS and to act with unflinching commitment to institutional transformation.

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NRCS Equity Policy Statement and Poster

NRCS Chief Terry Cosby is committed to building organizational capacity for all NRCS functions and throughout the agency hierarchy for institutional transformation in advancing equity.

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Nutrient Management

In the agricultural setting, nutrients are the building blocks for plant growth and production. Common nutrients are the elements nitrogen and phosphorus which are available in several forms. NRCS works with Iowa farmers to manage nutrients.