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Explore SSS functions within MLRA and SSR offices, MLRA staff utilization in TSS, and requesting assistance from NSSC. Learn about decision-making, cooperator engagement, and state support. Discuss the SSS-MLRA relationship and management team roles.
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Objectives • Discuss the relationship of the SSS to the MLRA and SSR offices • Explain the role of the SSS and RSS on the management and technical teams for the MLRA and SSR offices • Give examples of how MLRA staff may be utilized in TSS • Describe how to successfully request assistance from the NSSC
Relationship of the SSS to the MLRA and SSR offices • Share information • Engage in decision making process • Engage cooperators • Support state activities Solution
Relationship of the SSS to the MLRA and SSR offices • Direct up to 15% of SSO staff time for TSS • Explain issues
Role of the SSS on the management teams • Member of the management team(s) for the SSROs serving the State • Collaborate with RD and STC to coordinate activities • Approve plans and prioritizing projects for soil survey and ecological site work in states
Role of the SSS on the management teams • Provide review and feedback on completed projects, milestones, and QA reports. • Assist RD in allocation of TSS activities.
Utilizing MLRA staff in TSS • Wetland workload • Soil Health assessments/monitoring • Technical Consultations • Training to NRCS & Partners
Utilizing MLRA staff in TSS • Public Information articles, Pamphlets, Booklets • Teaching, Lectures, Presentations, Displays • On-site investigations • Develop/validate interpretations
Requesting assistance from the NSSC Good request includes – • Complete documentation • NSSC liaison involvement • Information use
Requesting assistance from the NSSC Types of requests to consider – • Local interpretation development • Geophysical investigations • Review outreach materials • Feasibility studies • Geothermal systems interp
Summary • Discuss the relationship of the SSS to the MLRA and SSR offices • Explain the role of the SSS and RSS on the management and technical teams for the MLRA and SSR offices • Give examples of how MLRA staff may be utilized in TSS • Describe how to successfully request assistance from the NSSC