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Idaho Geological Survey seeks permanent funding for database manager, highlights role in minerals data and public safety
Summary
Idaho Geologic Survey asked legislators for continued funding for a database manager position, described its applied‑research role in mineral and seismic data, and outlined risks of relying solely on grant funding for core data preservation and technical staff.
The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) presented its FY2026 budget priorities to the Joint Finance Committee, including a request to convert a previously grant‑funded database manager position to ongoing general fund support and a description of the survey’s role in collecting geologic, mineral and seismic data for Idaho.
Kevin Campbell, Legislative Services Office budget analyst, said IGS has 12.47 authorized full‑time positions and noted the agency consistently spends its full appropriation. The presentation listed personnel as the largest share of IGS expenditures (about 76.5% in 2024) and said capital purchases in recent years included research microscopes and a seismometer for the Idaho…
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