Objectives for ADMS

The ADMS Task Force proposes first to integrate, synthesize, and recommend applications of existing technologies for possible technical and financial assistance by NRCS and other USDA agencies. The ADMS Task Force will also assist in developing educational and training materials needed to implement the science-based management practices and technologies. Lastly, the ADMS Task Force will recommend additional research and development activities and priorities needed in the future to improve agricultural viability and environmental quality. The four major objectives for the ADMS Task Force are as follows:

1. Provide additional technical and scientific information on the development of environmental and societal goals and objectives, and performance measures required to improve drainage management practices and systems.
    

2. Make sure that the completed and ongoing data sets for drainage water management systems are catalogued, cross‑referenced, and integrated into a national agricultural database.
    

3. Provide coordination of the technical, educational, and extension materials on the design, implementation, and operation of drainage water management systems that supports its success and sustainability.
    

4. Identify key technology gaps in drainage water management systems and related agricultural management systems and propose coordinated research, inventory, data collection, modeling, and technical assistance information programs to address the gaps. 

ARS scientist Norm Fausey lowers the water table with a water management structure by manually removing several panels (stoplogs). Automated and remotely accessed structures are also available.