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Idaho Geologic Survey seeks to shore up database manager position as grant support wanes
Summary
The Idaho Geologic Survey asked for continued funding to convert a grant-funded database manager to a state-supported position, arguing the post is core to managing geologic datasets and allows the agency to leverage federal match funding. Director Claudio Berti described geologic mapping, core-data preservation and collaboration with industry.
Kevin Campbell presented the Idaho Geologic Survey (IGS) budget, and Director Claudio Berti described why IGS seeks additional general-fund support for a database manager position previously funded by grants. "This position has been historically grant funded," Berti said. "Having that supported on grants leaves it in a very precarious situation. It would be catastrophic for the survey to lose this position."
Campbell said IGS consistently spends its appropriations and that…
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