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OBJECTIVE 2:
Fully utilize field staffs to coordinate
legends, conduct field studies, and
solve problems related to the soil
resources of the Indiana Headwaters
MLRA Project Office area.

GOAL A: Manage
the Pulaski County Soil Survey Subset Update for maximum efficiency
and high quality using the team concept
to effectively apply the MLRA
approach to soil survey.
| Action Items
| Team Member
| Scheduled Date
| Completed Date
|
1. Establish and maintain a functional MLRA Soil Survey Project Office.
|
Team
|
1/97
|
1/97
See AR
|
2. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Meet with local officials (SWCD, County Commissioners)
- Prepare draft MOU
- Obtain review and update
- Obtain signatures
|
Team
MO
WDB
|
10/84-9/85
"
6/97
|
FY85
FY85
2/97
6/97
See AR
|
3. Prepare a Plan of Operations for the completion of the Pulaski County Soil Survey Subset Update.
- Record accomplishments and review with staff monthly.
|
Team
|
3/97
Continuing
|
4/97
See AR
|
4. Hold a monthly team meeting.
| Team
| Continuing
| See AR
|
5. Review MLRA soil survey team's work on a timely basis, within 30 days of completion, to ensure high quality and product consistency.
|
Team
WDB
|
Continuing
|
See AR
|
6. Develop and maintain a progress map.
|
Team
|
Continuing
|
See AR
|
7. Prepare and submit progress reports.
- Region 11 MLRA Office Leader / State Soil Scientist-monthly
- SWCD-quarterly
- County Commissioners-quarterly
|
Team
WDB
|
Continuing
|
See AR
|
8. Assist Region 11 MLRA Office in pursuing soil survey updates, GIS and MOU agreements within the Indiana Headwaters MLRA Project Office area.
|
WDB, FF
|
Continuing
|
See AR
|
9. Prepare for and participate in field reviews.
- Pre-initial review
- Initial review
- Legend Assistence
|
Team
SDQS
|
FY85
7/97
01/15/98
07/24/98
09/28/98
See AR
|
FY85
7/97
|
OBJECTIVE 2:
Fully utilize field staffs to coordinate
legends, conduct field studies, and
solve problems related to the soil
resources of the Indiana Headwaters
MLRA Project Office area.

GOAL A: Manage
the Pulaski County Soil Survey Subset Update for maximum efficiency
and high quality using the team concept
to effectively apply the MLRA
approach to soil survey.
| Action Items
| Team Member
| Scheduled Date
| Completed Date
|
10. Keep the public informed of progress and accomplishments, and promote the soil survey program.
- Progress reports (SWCD, County Commissioners)
- First acre ceremony (Tie in with SWCD Summer Tillage Tour)
- News releases
- Articles
- Soil of the week/month
- Assist with 4-H / FFA land judging contests
- Provide field office assistance by request
- SWCD county fair booth
- Establish and maintain a soil survey user's group
- Educational tour and/or meetings
- Last acre ceremony
- Other opportunities as they arise
|
Team
|
Continuing
|
See AR
6/97
See AR
|
11. Establish and maintain a safety program involving the Indiana "Holey Moley" underground utility location system.
- Phone Number: 1-800-382-5544
|
Team
|
4/97
Continuing
|
See AR
|
12. Develop Fact Sheets (Question/Answer) for counties to be updated in the Indiana Headwaters MLRA Project Area. The Fact Sheet will explain the needs and give a clear understanding to clients for updating their soil survey.
|
WDB
SLM
MO
|
2/98
|
See AR
|
13. Attend MLRA Regional Workgroup Meetings.
|
Team
|
Continuing
|
Continuing
|
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