National Geospatial Management Center
National Geospatial Management Center (NGMC) has long been respected for the quality of maps it produces to support various Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) projects and programs. In addition to producing maps, NGMC is a major distributor of geospatial data to support NRCS, National, State and local field needs. NGMC strives to:
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Optimize and standardize geospatial data and related technology and services.
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Perform geospatial governance - the coordination necessary to guide the evolution of geospatial data and services.
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Enhance geospatial planning and investment - capture business requirements and translate those into business processes, and identify investments necessary to meet the Agency’s geospatial business needs.
Our Mission
The mission of the National Geospatial Management Center (NGMC) (formerly National Cartography and Geospatial Center) is to provide the USDA NRCS with technical leadership and expertise in geosciences: mapping science, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), aerial photography, remote sensing and global position systems (GPS), elevation and imagery data, natural resources data, and geospatial technology. The NGMC provides accessible, up-to-date, authoritative, and trusted geospatial data and valued-added geospatial services based on the best geosciences.
Our Vision
Delivering geospatial business solutions—The NGMC supports the mission by preparing and implementing geospatial standards and developing effective applications using geospatial technologies.
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