How do you cite the NRCS Web soil survey?
The following format is suggested for citing Web Soil Survey: Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Web Soil Survey.
How was the Web soil survey created?
Why was Web Soil Survey created? The Natural Resources Conservation Service released WSS in 2005 to provide better public access to national soils data and mapping. It is meant to provide general information – such as soil type and basic properties – to more complex data and interpretations.
How can I download data from Web soil survey?
The Download Soils Data tab provides the AOI Download thematic map addition. Navigate to the Download Soils Data tab and press the “Create Download Link” button which creates the soils data download package for your AOI. Click on the Download Link, save the zip file to your computer and unzip the file.
How do I find soil in my area?
Procedure. Go to http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm and click on the green Start WSS. To start your search, click on “Address” under Quick Navigation on the left. Type the address of your school and click “View.” The map will pinpoint the location with an orange marker.
How can I find out the soil type in my area?
There are six main types of soil: chalky, clay, loamy, peaty, sandy and silty. To test your soil, you need to take a look at it and feel it. Add water and try rolling it between your hands. Observe how your soil looks and feels, and whether it’s sticky, gritty, friable, or slimy.
What is a Mukey?
The mukey is unique nationally. Every mapunit in each NASIS legend has a unique mukey. The mukey originates from the NASIS mapunit record ID (muiid) in the Mapunit table. It is stored in NASIS as an integer but is converted to text (30 characters) with a SSURGO export from NASIS.
What is my soil like?
Pick up a small bit of wet soil and squish it between your fingers. If it feels gritty, you probably have a high percentage of sand. If it feels sticky and lumpy, you probably have a high clay percentage. If it feels smooth and almost slimy, you probably have a high silt percentage.
How do I know if my soil is clay or sand?
Clay soil is sticky and will hold its shape. It retains moisture and nutrients, but has poor drainage and can impede root penetration when too compact or dry. Sandy soil feels gritty and will fall apart when opening your hand. It drains well, but is low in nutrients and requires more fertilizer.
What is the Wisconsin cooperative soils program?
One of NRCS’s main focuses is our Wisconsin Cooperative Soils Program. This program is part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, a partnership effort of Federal and State agencies, universities, and professional societies to deliver science-based soils information.
How do I contact NRCS for soil data?
Customers may click on the “Contact Us” link in WSS to receive assistance though the Soils Hotline, a State Soil Scientist, or a local NRCS Service Center. Questions about soil data in a specific state should be directed to the State Soil Scientist.
Where can I find official soil survey data?
Official Soil Survey Data is housed in Web Soil Survey. Once it leaves web soil survey it is no longer official. The National Cooperative Soil Survey Program is an endeavor of the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other federal agencies; state and local governments; and other cooperators.
What is the national cooperative soil survey program?
The National Cooperative Soil Survey Program is an endeavor of the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other federal agencies; state and local governments; and other cooperators.