Contribute to the development an urban soil health assessment framework that links DSP and soil health and aligns with various ongoing nrcs initiatives. NRC24MOU0012844

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $438,322 Cooperative Agreement to the Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) to contribute to the development of an urban soil health assessment framework that links digital soil property (DSP) data and soil health metrics, aligning with various ongoing NRCS initiatives. The project, with a performance period from September 3, 2024 to September 29, 2026, is funded under the Soil Survey (CFDA 10.903) program, which focuses on advancing soil science research, improving survey methodologies, and developing comprehensive soil mapping and data collection techniques. Through this cooperative agreement, RFCUNY will leverage its expertise in mixed-methods research and community engagement to deliver innovative soil health assessment tools and frameworks tailored for urban environments.