Development and testing of new methods for permafrost tundra characterization and integration into DSP framework

The Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has awarded a $600,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil Survey Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.903) to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). The award, effective July 29, 2024 through August 31, 2028, will support the "Development and Testing of New Methods for Permafrost Tundra Characterization and Integration into DSP Framework." This cooperative research project aims to advance soil science knowledge and methodologies related to permafrost tundra environments, with a focus on developing new techniques for soil mapping, data collection, and integration into digital soil property (DSP) framework. As a leading Hispanic-serving research university, UTEP will leverage its specialized capabilities in areas such as climate change adaptation, environmental science, and geospatial technologies to deliver innovative solutions that address critical national challenges in soil science and natural resource management.