SAIN resources about Soil QualityThese are resources in the NBII catalog relating to soil quality. There are 194 resources available. 1. Cumberland Plateau and Mountains – Soil Physi Resource Identifier: http://soilphysics.okstate.edu/S257/south/mlra/125.htm Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Oklahoma State University Department of Plant and Soil Sciences Subject: Ecosystems, Ecosystem analysis, Ecosystem dynamics, Ecosystem management, Ecosystem structure, Systems ecology, Terrestrial ecosystems, Mountains, High altitude environments, Hills, Landforms, Montane environments, Soils, Soil analysis, Soil conservation, Water quality, Water, Water analysis, Water conservation, Water resources, Plants, Vegetation, Organisms, Plant resources, Botany, Flora Description: This site contains a brief summary of basic geographic and topographic conditions of the Cumberland Plateau, stretching from Northern Alabama, through Tennessee, and into Virginia and Kentucky, particularly are those conditions which contribute to the soil and soil processes. The categories of characteristics listed are: Land use, Elevation & Topography, Climate, Water, Soil, and Potential Natural Vegetation. Part of the Soil Physics website of Oklahoma State University. Publisher: Oklahoma State University Resource Type: Fact Sheets Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 2. Ecological Risk Analysis Resource Identifier: http://www.esd.ornl.gov/programs/ecorisk/ecorisk.html Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Environmental Sciences Division Subject: Environmental quality, Quality, Environmental monitoring, Quality control, Air quality, Air pollution, Air purification, Air quality acts, Air quality standards, Soils, Soil analysis, Soil conservation, Water quality, Water, Water analysis, Water conservation, Water management, Water pollution, Water purification, Water quality control, Water quality measurement, Water resources, Water policy, Water quality standards Uncontrolled Keywords: Soil quality Description: This site is designed to provide information and resources relating to ecological risk analysis – that is, the measurement of sk to the natural environment posed by contaminants and pollutants. This site focuses on both hazardous-waste analysis and analysis as it relates to environmental policy decision-making. The Oak Ridge National Laboratory maintains content. Publisher: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Resource Type: Bibliographies, Case Studies, Datasets and Statistics, Fact Sheets, Issue Overview, Publications Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 3. Improving Carbon Sequestration & Soil Quality in Cotton Production Systems in the Tennessee Valley Resource Identifier: http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?ACCN_NO=403338 Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Raper, Randy & Reddy, Chandra- Professor Subject: soils, soil analysis, soil conservation Description: This homesite states the objective of the research project (establish the relationship between improved soil management/agronomic practices, i.e., conservation tillage, poultry litter, applications and cropping systems to carbon sequestration, soil erosion, soil quality indicators, nutrient cycling, and economics of cotton production. Also, the approach taken do the project. An annual project reports are provided. Publisher: Agricultural Research Service Resource Type: Case Studies, Practices and Methods, Standards and Guidelines Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: Tennessee Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 4. National Hydrography Dataset Resource Identifier: http://nhd.usgs.gov/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Subject: Data, Statistics, Biometrics, Statistical analysis, Biological sampling, Biomonitoring, Water quality, Water, Water analysis, Water conservation, Water management, Water pollution, Water purification, Water quality control, Water quality measurement, Water resources, Soils, Soil analysis, Soil conservation, Aquatic ecosystems, Fresh water, Water, Freshwater ecology, Freshwater ecosystems, Freshwater environments, Rivers, Watersheds, Mapping, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems Uncontrolled Keywords: Maps, Soil quality Description: This website, operated by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), contains hydrographical GIS information. As stated in the website, it is: “a comprehensive set of digital spatial data that contains information about surface water features such as las, ponds, streams, rivers, springs, and wells.” Included are downloadable software tools and applications, a tutorial, and lin to technical and maintenance support. Publisher: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Resource Type: Datasets and Statistics, Databases and Information Systems, Maps and Map Services, Tools and Software Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 5. North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Resource Identifier: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC/pages/ncassociation.html Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: North Carolina Division of Soil and Water Conservation Subject: soils, soil analysis, soil conservation Description: This homesite contains a map of North Carolina. It shows the districts. Each year, members of the Association meet and set operating policies oncurrent conservation issues. Publisher: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Resource Type: Issue Overview, Organizations and Agencies, Practices and Methods, Standards and Guidelines Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: North Carolina Rights: Copyright held by Publisher >> Next 5 Titles Geographic Perspectives
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