Discipline Discussion Groups

The target audience is NRCS State Office and Field Office personnel and their partners who have an interest in the specific discipline topic.  In the list descriptions, they are either identified as a “restricted list” or an “open list.”  Subscription to a restricted list is controlled to protect the privacy and/or sensitivity of the information shared.  For restricted lists, an NRCS employee must send an email to the “list owner” identified in the list description and request to be added to the list.  For open lists, anyone may subscribe as described below and all are welcome.

How do I subscribe to an “open list”?

To sign up for an open list, send a message to: Majordomo@ftw.nrcs.usda.gov

There is no need to enter anything into the subject line.  In the body of the message type: "subscribe <list name>" (Without quotation marks).  For example:

subscribe NRCS_CAD

 

or

subscribe Design
 

Note: the text font in the message must be in “plain text” for Majordomo to recognize the commands.  Text in html, rich text, or others will not be recognized.  Also, a signature or vcard should not be included with the email.

If you have trouble, contact the list owner.

To unsubscribe, follow the same procedure except type in the body of the message "unsubscribe <list name>" (Without quotation marks).

What are the list rules?

There are very few rules, but they are important.  The lists are intended to be user friendly.  You can expect courteous, respectful and professional replies to your postings.  If there are any problems associated with the use of a list, you may contact the "list owner" identified within the list description.  The list owner will work off line to try to rectify the problems.  In extreme cases, abusers of the list will be removed from the list and blocked from further participation.

 Group Lists:

1.  What is Soil_Mechanics?    (Open List)

Soil_Mechanics is an open email list with a focus on general geotechnical subjects including design of new embankments, rehabilitation of older embankments, design of animal waste storage structures that may have clay liners or geosynthetic liners, and subjects of general geotechnical interest.  The target audience is NRCS State Office and Field Office personnel and their partners who have an interest in geotechnical engineering.  The discussion group has been established to facilitate communication within the NRCS in the areas of geotechnical engineering as applied to NRCS projects.  Occasionally, messages will be sent out with suggestions for sources of good technical information in which group members may be interested.  News on development of new policy and guidance documents will be provided.  Input will occasionally be requested from group members on development needs for training and other technology.  Members will be encouraged to submit questions for discussion by other members in the list, thus generating the sharing of information.

If there is a problem associated with the use of this list, you may contact the list owner Lee Ann Moore.

2.  What is Constr?    (Restricted List)

Constr is a restricted email list with a focus on the contract and technical aspects of NRCS construction activities.  The discussion group has been established to provide an avenue for sharing technical and administrative information related to NRCS construction across the nation.  The list is open to NRCS employees interested in contributing to or learning from the NRCS construction knowledge base.  Construction Engineers, Project Engineers, Design Engineers, Construction Inspectors, Contract Specialists and others are encouraged to subscribe and participate in this forum.

To join Constr, a special request must be sent via email with the following information to the list owner  Joe Freeland.  In the email subject line, write “Contr Mailing List Signup Request.”

In the message body, provide the following information: your name, position, location (city, state), phone number, email addresses where you wish to receive mail from the Constr mailing list.

   For example:

 

   To:  Joe.Freeland@ok.usda.gov

   Subject:  Constr Mailing List Signup Request

   Name:  Johnny H. Doe

   Position:  Project Engineer

   Location (City, State):  Whynot, OK

   Phone Number:  (405) 238-0000

   Email addresses where you wish to receive mail from the Constr mailing list:

        Address 1:  jdoe@ok.usda.gov

        Address 2:  johnnydoe@homeemail.com

3.  What is Design?    (Open List)

Design is an open email list with a focus on design technology and issues for NRCS projects that include a variety of materials such as earth, concrete, roller compacted concrete, soil cement, grout, wood, steel, geosynthetics, etc.   Various types of components are considered such as embankments, pipes and conduits, gates, spillways, inlets, outlets, constructed channels, retaining walls, tanks, pole buildings, etc.  The target audience is NRCS State Office and Field Office personnel and their partners who are involved in the planning and design of conservation engineering projects.  This list is meant to facilitate discussion among designers to answer technical questions and to share news on new technology and guidance materials.  Input will occasionally be requested from group members on development needs for training and other technology.  Members are encouraged to submit questions for discussion by other members in the list, thus generating the sharing of information.

If there is a problem associated with the use of this list, you may contact the list owner  Mike Garsjo

4.  What is NRCS_CAD?    (Open List)

NRCS_CAD is an open mailing list with a focus on CAD (Computer Aided Design) related subjects where members can discuss CAD related issues including questions, solutions, tips/tricks or suggestions, standardization,  and general information exchange.  This list has been established to encourage and facilitate communication among the NRCS CAD users.  Occasionally, messages will be sent out with suggestions for sources of good technical information which may interest group members.  News on development of new policy and guidance documents will be provided.  Input will occasionally be requested from group members on development needs for training and other technology. Members will be encouraged to discuss methods for working with, and providing solutions to everyday end user issues.   The target audience is NRCS CAD users.  Anyone may subscribe and all are welcome.

If there is a problem associated with the use of this list, you may contact the list owner Kathy Miller.

 

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