11. Centers and Institutes receive input, and support technical assistance activities at the state and regional level
12. Centers and Institutes also access, interpret and apply research information from... OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LAND GRANT UNIVERSITIES OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
13. CENTERS… National Cartographic and Geospatial Center National Plant Data Center National Design and Soil Mechanics Center National Soil Survey Center National Water and Climate Center National Water Management Center National Agroforestry Center
20. Develops and transfers appropriate technology in response to comprehensive watershed needs and environmental sustainability
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24. Using a database called PLANTS, plant data are defined, developed, quality controlled, maintained and disseminated to support conservation activities.
25. Provides technical support for design, construction, operation, and rehabilitation of complex engineering projects. National Design, Construction, and Soil Mechanics Center
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33. PLANT MATERIALS CENTERS Develop improved plants and plant technology for natural resource conservation. Native plants are promoted as a healthy way to solve conservation problems.
34. Science & Technology WEB SITE http://www.info.usda.gov/nrcs/SandT More information on the Science and Technology Consortium can be found on the web site at: