Our Business Philosophy

Mission

Provide technical leadership and support in the production, quality assurance, and delivery of scientifically based soil survey information in MLRA Soil Survey Region Office 15.

Vision

Maintain a state-of-the-art soil survey that meets customer expectations.

Partnership Quality Policy

We are committed to providing our customers with quality service through effective communication, professional integrity, and mutual respect.

Partnership Guiding Principles

We Value:

Customers, Soil resources, Quality, Teamwork, Creativity, Integrity, Communication, Leadership, Partnership, Cost-effectiveness, Colleagues

We Shall:

• Build trust by treating our clients and colleagues with integrity, honesty, fairness, and respect.
• Provide a work environment that encourages all employees to develop and apply their talents and creativity.
• Coordinate our work with all the people who have an interest in the outcome.
• Look for ways to add value for others as we work to achieve our partnership goals.
• Continuously improve our work processes to increase efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, and promote teamwork.
• Apply science-based technology to continuously enhance the technical quality of our products and services.
• Maintain the highest principles of professional ethics and take personal responsibility for our actions.
• Implement programs that are responsive and are accountable to the public trust.
• Focus on adult and youth soil education and information programs supporting the strategies contained in this plan.
• Provide educational methodology training for all members of the Regional Soil Survey Partnership.
• Provide outreach assistance through the soil survey efforts.