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SAIN resources about Soil Quality

These 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

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