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Idaho Geological Survey requests permanent support for database manager and outlines role in mineral data and core preservation
Summary
The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee it seeks additional general fund support to convert a grant‑funded database manager post into a permanent position and described a broader case for preserving geologic and core data to support exploration and economic development.
The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) presented its FY2026 budget request to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee, including an ask to move a historically grant‑funded database manager position to continuing state support. Kevin Campbell, the Legislative Services Office analyst, summarized IGS’s mission as the state lead for collecting and sharing geologic and mineral data.
Claudio Berti, IGS director and Idaho state geologist, described the position as fundamental to maintaining geologic data systems. He said the role has been grant funded and that grant funding is running out. Berti told the committee the position “has been with us for several years now” and that…
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