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Technical Resources

Shannon Zezula
State Resource Conservationist

Indiana Web Links

No-Till Planter Indiana Agronomy - Indiana NRCS Conservation Agronomist provide technical assistance to Indiana's Conservation Partnership Field Service Centers in all phases of the agronomy program.  Includes links to the Indiana Nutrient and Pest Management pages.
Picture of a Quail Indiana Biology.  It is the policy of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to use the biological sciences (a) to develop and improve soil and water conservation measures that help maintain fish and wildlife as integral components of all ecosystems such as forest, cropland, and aquatic ecosystems; (b) to protect the habitat of threatened and endangered species of plants and animals; (c) to safeguard unique ecosystems; (d) to develop and maintain an esthetically pleasing, high quality environment.  These goals form the basis for the development of the Biology Technical Standards, Biology Job Sheets and Biology Technical Notes found below.
Arrow Head Indiana Cultural Resources.  The NRCS Cultural Resources Program provides technical assistance to all components of the Indiana Conservation Partnership concerning management of Indiana's heritage resources.

 
Engineering Tools Indiana Engineering.  NRCS provides engineering solutions to natural resource problems through solid engineering practice, standards and technical tools to support agency programs and activities.  Commonly used Indiana tools and references are provided.
eFOTG Logo Indiana Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG).  The Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) is the primary scientific reference used by NRCS in conservation activities. This guide is now available on-line as the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG).
 
Riparian Forested Buffer Indiana Forestry.  The Natural Resources Conservation Service promotes forestry by providing technical assistance to private landowners with assistance from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry to manage existing forest lands, plant trees and shrubs, establish riparian forest buffers and windbreaks to help conserve energy.
 
NRCS GPS Backpack Indiana GIS - GPS. 
Indiana Grazing Image Indiana Grazing and Forages.  The Natural Resources Conservation Service promotes prescribed grazing and improved forage management by providing technical assistance to private landowners.
Prairie Wild Flowers Indiana Plant Materials Program.  The NRCS Plant Materials Program is a dynamic program that addresses resource problems and concerns through the use of vegetation and vegetative techniques. The program assembles, tests, and releases plant materials for conservation materials: arranges for commercial production; and promotes the use of plant materials needed to meet the objectives and priorities established locally and nationally.
Wetland Indiana Wetland Science.  It is the policy of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to use the biological sciences (a) to develop and improve soil and water conservation measures that help maintain fish and wildlife as integral components of all ecosystems such as forest, range, cropland, and aquatic ecosystems; (b) to protect the habitat of threatened and endangered species of plants and animals; (c) to safeguard unique ecosystems; (d) to develop and maintain an esthetically pleasing, high quality environment.
 
Rapid Watershed Assessment - Image of Indiana River Rapid Watershed Assessments.  The Rapid Watershed Assessments (RWAs) consists of geographically displayed data layers, along with printable tabular watershed reports including summary data and source information.  The RWAs draw on statewide data layers, clipped to the Hydrological Unit Codes (HUA) 8 digit watershed boundaries, in order to provide a watershed view of resource concerns that can be compared on a statewide scope.

NEW  Indiana Rapid Watershed Assessments - Reports and Assessment Information NEW

National Web Links

Farm House with flood waters around it. National NRCS Economics.
NRCS Energy Logo NRCS National Energy.  Farmers and ranchers can cut input costs, maintain production, protect soil and water resources, reduce the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels, and save money by using the conservation practices described on this web site. Check with your local Indiana NRCS office to find out about your area's options.
Environmental Compliance NRCS Environmental Compliance.
    ... it is the continuing policy of the Federal Government, in cooperation with State and local governments, and other concerned public and private organizations, to use all practicable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to foster and promote the general welfare, to create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony, and fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generation of Americans.  Indiana Conservation Planning information (IN-CPA-52).


Indiana NRCS Directives System

The Indiana NRCS Electronic Directives System provides employees of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Immediate access to the most current manuals, handbooks, and technical references issued by NRCS.

A Link is provided to the National Electronic Directives System while Indiana supplements and Indiana issued documents are listed below. The following Indiana NRCS documents have been published on the Indiana Electronic Directives System:

 Last Modified:12/31/2008