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Geologic survey asks to convert grant‑funded database role to stable funding, citing federal match value
Summary
The Idaho Geological Survey requested state support to replace expiring grant funding for a database manager position that the agency says enables a 2:1 federal match and supports public geologic data systems and repositories.
Kevin Campbell, the Legislative Services Office analyst, presented the Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) budget and said IGS is designated by Idaho code as the state lead for collecting, interpreting and sharing geologic and mineral data.
IGS Director Claudio Berti told the Joint Finance Committee the survey historically supported a database manager with grants but wants to make that position permanent because the work “is fundamental to our agency” and grant…
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