Develop standard protocol to detect soils that have undergone significant changes due to urbanization & quantify the magnitude of change & spatial distribution of relevant soil properties. Gulf coast

This federal Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) provides $499,842 to Texas A&M Agrilife Research to develop a standard protocol to detect and quantify changes in soil properties due to urbanization across the Gulf Coast region. The project aims to determine the magnitude and spatial distribution of relevant soil property changes. This 3-year award, starting on September 8, 2023, supports Texas A&M Agrilife Research's efforts to deliver technical expertise and conservation assistance to private landowners, conservation districts, and other organizations in the targeted geographic area. The award leverages Texas A&M Agrilife Research's extensive experience in sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, and government partnerships to achieve the program's objectives of promoting soil health and land stewardship.