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Idaho NRCS Ecological Sciences/Technical Resources

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eFOTG:

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 electronic Field Office Technical Guide (eFOTG).


Idaho Practice Standards

AgriMet
AgriMet (AGRIcultural and METeorology) is a satellite-based network of automated agricultural weather stations in the Pacific Northwest operated and maintained by the Bureau of Reclamation and supported by other agencies, including NRCS.  Over 50 weather stations in Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Montana collect and transmit the weather data required to model crop water use.  This site contains information to help irrigators, agricultural consultants, and irrigation districts use the data to manage irrigation water supplies.

Conservation Planning Forms, Assessments and Quality Criteria 
It is recommended that you download each of the forms you plan to use and save them in a directory you can easily find in the future.

Ecological Sciences/Technical Resources 
The following information provides easy access to National and State Technical notes, eFOTG references, and other resource information and supporting data applicable to each technical discipline.


Idaho Maps 
In order to assist field personnel with their daily tasks, Idaho NRCS has produced a set of maps depicting a variety of themes at the state-wide level.  In some cases different versions of the same theme (such as elevation) are also available.

Rapid Watershed Assessments (by 8-digit Hydrologic Unit Sub basin)  Updated!
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho is in the process of developing Rapid Watershed Assessments (RWAs) to provide a natural resource snapshot and overview of each Idaho 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit.  The RWAs organize resource information into one document that local conservationists, units of government, and others can use to identify conservation opportunities and direct technical and financial resources to the appropriate sub basins.  They provide a concise description of the sub basins' natural resources, resource concerns, conservation needs, and ability to resolve natural resource issues and concerns. 

Technical Service Providers - Idaho NRCS Opportunities 
Technical Service Providers (TSPs) are individuals, entities or public agencies certified by NRCS and placed on the approved list to provide technical services to the agency's conservation program participants.  NRCS maintains quality assurance of TSP-completed conservation practices and services on an annual basis.
 

Last Modified: 09/16/2008