How Data Modernization Supports Forest Health at USDA
The 100-year old conservation agency is undergoing transformation to close tech gaps and improve data interoperability.
The Forest Service’s mission as lead federal agency in natural resource conservation includes oversight of 193 million acres of public lands and 600 million acres of forests across the U.S.
A big mission for the service is wildfire management, which requires modern technology to monitor millions of acres and share information between the departments of Agriculture and Interior and also the public.
The 100-year-old agency is transforming its technology and data operations to make more data available by closing tech gaps, removing legacy systems and improving interoperability for even the most remote and rural environments. Assistant CDO for the Natural Resources and Environment Mission Ramona Carey discusses the data landscape, where emerging technology fits in to her priorities and how data modernization is underpinning critical conservation efforts.
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Ramona Carey Assistant CDO for the Natural Resources and Environment Mission USDA
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HHS Accelerates AI, TEFCA in 2024
Micky Tripathi, tech policy and health IT leader, reflects on progress HHS has made with AI, data and TEFCA and outlines plans for 2025.
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Library of Congress, NARA Modernize Records Management with Emerging Tech
Natalie Buda Smith and Jill Reilly dive into the challenges of preserving and providing access to digital-native materials.
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VA Focuses on Continuous Improvement for 2026 EHR Rollout
VA plans to resume rollout of its EHR in mid-2026, focusing recent feedback to drive continuous improvement amid the presidential transition.
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DHS Leads Government’s Largest Civilian AI Hiring Effort
On this AI GovCast miniseries, Boyce discusses his journey to the agency with his prior roles at the Office of Management and Budget.
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