The FLH Geotechnical Discipline, with staff in each of the three Division offices provides geotechnical engineering and engineering geology services for geologic and geotechnical related aspects of design, emergency response, and construction support. The discipline is comprised of in-house geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists, collectively named Geotechnical Professionals . The state-of-the-practice of the geotechnical and engineering geology field involves comprehensive investigations, analysis, and design, teamed with geologic and engineering judgment to provide the most efficient and economical geotechnical recommendations in support of the FLH mission. In addition to the development of traditional recommendations, it is important to recognize the variability of FLH projects, geologic terrains, climates, and the individual resource missions of our partner agencies that require flexibility and resourcefulness with a strong focus on providing context sensitive solutions.

Unstable Slope Management Program (USMP)

• USMP Website
• Android version of USMP Application
• iOS version of USMP Application
• USMP for Federal Land Management Agencies - Field Manual
• USMP Software Technical Architecture Document
• USMP Forms:
  • USMP Rating Form Detailed Descriptions
  • USMP Slope Rating Form
  • USMP New Slope Event Form
  • USMP Maintenance Form
  • USMP Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate Form
• Training Videos:
  • How to Rate an Unstable Slope - Part 1
  • How to Rate an Unstable Slope - Part 2