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Idaho Geologic Survey seeks steady funding for database manager, cites role in mineral data and core preservation
Summary
The Idaho Geologic Survey (IGS) requested increased general fund support to convert a grant‑funded database manager position to a permanent funded line, citing the position's central role in maintaining geologic data, enabling 2:1 federal matches and expanding a data‑preservation program that could include a physical repository for core samples.
Kevin Campbell, a budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, presented the Idaho Geologic Survey (IGS) budget request and said IGS is the lead state agency for collection and dissemination of Idaho's geologic and mineral data. Campbell said IGS has 12.47 authorized FTP and typically spends 100% of its appropriations.
Claudio Berti, director of the Idaho Geologic Survey and the state geologist, told the committee the agency compiles statewide geologic mapping, critical‑mineral research, and operates data systems such as the Idaho Seismic Network. IGS used grant funding to support a database manager position and now requests additional state general fund support as grant revenues are running out. "This…
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