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West Region Technical Consortiums

The West Region Technical Consortiums coordinate current discipline specific issues and identify opportunities for collaboration that results in more efficient and effective technology delivery in the region.

The West Region Technical Consortiums consists of state discipline specialists from each state.  Each consortium selects a Chairperson.  A mentor is assigned to the the consortium from the membership of the West Region Technology Work Group. Discipline specialists from the West National Technology Support Center serve as technical advisors to the consortiums.

 

Name Contact Persons Link
Consortium lists John Copeland, 503-273-2428; John.Copeland@por.usda.gov Latest Consortium lists
Agronomy Consortium Jim Sharkoff, Chair, 720-544-2812, jim.sharkoff@co.usda.gov Agronomy Technical References
Biology Consortium Peter Husby, Chair, 406-587-6902; Peter.Husby@mt.usda.gov Biology Technical References
Cultural Resources Consortium Andy Williamson, Chair, 801-524-4556;     Andrew.Williamson@ut.usda.gov Cultural Resource Technical References
Economics Consortium Julie Nelson, Chair,  801-524-4560;  Julie.Nelson@ut.usda.gov Economic Technical References
Engineering Consortium Rob Sampson, Chair, 208-378-5727; Rob.Sampson@id.usda.gov Engineering Technical References
Forestry Consortium Patti Novak, Chair, 775-857-8500 x142; Patti.Novak@nv.usda.gov Forestry Technical References
Grazing Lands Consortium Brendan Brazee, Chair, 208-378-5722; Brendan.Brazee@id.usda.gov Grazing Lands Technical References
Plant Materials Consortium Joe Williams, Chair, 541-757-4812  Joe.Williams@or.usda.gov Plant Materials Technical References
Soil Science Consortium Dave Hoover, Chair, 208-378-5790   Dave.Hoover@id.usda.gov Soil Science Technical References
Water Quality Consortium Tom Pick, Chair, 406-587-6947  Thomas.Pick@mt.usda.gov Water Quality Technical References