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Idaho Geologic Survey seeks stable funding for database manager, presses case for data repositories
Summary
The Idaho Geologic Survey told the Joint Finance Committee it needs permanent general‑fund support to convert a historically grant‑funded database manager into ongoing staff and described plans to expand data preservation, including a physical repository for exploration core samples.
The Joint Finance Committee heard the Idaho Geologic Survey (IGS) describe a personnel request and data‑preservation priorities tied to mineral‑resource assessment and public safety work.
Kevin Campbell, the Legislative Services Office analyst, reviewed IGS funding and program structure. IGS had 12.47 authorized FTE at the sampling date and consistently spends its full appropriation, Campbell said. Capital purchases in recent years included research microscopes and a seismometer for the Idaho Seismic Network.
State Geologist Claudio Berti said a database manager position…
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