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Knowledge & Implementation Partner

IM-WEST Consulting

Understand the land. Measure what matters. Make informed decisions.

Science-based environmental consulting and technology for agriculture, conservation, natural-resource management, and land stewardship throughout the Intermountain West.

Serving Intermountain West

Dave Huber examining a soil pit beside a cultivated field
Dave Huber in the field. Photograph supplied by IM-WEST Consulting.

Practical support for the land

When IM-WEST Consulting can help

Soil & land

Soil health assessment, soil characterization, environmental sampling, and interpretation of physical, chemical, and biological soil conditions.

A reason to connect: You need to understand a soil condition or connect sampling results with a land management decision.

Water & environmental monitoring

Surface-water, groundwater, and environmental monitoring; field sampling; water-quality assessment; and technical reporting.

A reason to connect: You need reliable water-quality measurements and a clear account of what the results mean.

Environmental technology

Research, development, and application of environmental sensing technologies, including multi-sensor systems for challenging soil and aquatic environments.

A reason to connect: You need to measure environmental conditions that are difficult to monitor with conventional approaches.

Who they work with

Agricultural producers, landowners, conservation organizations, researchers, public agencies.

Where they work

Based in Boise, Idaho, IM-WEST works across Idaho and Oregon and the broader Intermountain West. Contact IM-WEST to discuss travel and coverage for your project.

CEMA 216 · Soil health testing

Connect your sampling plan with field experience

David P. Huber, Ph.D., founder of IM-WEST Consulting, carries out CEMA 216 soil sampling. He holds an M.S. in Soil Science and has at least two years of experience collecting soil samples for laboratory analysis. His work connects soil measurements with practical land-management decisions.

Discuss sampling, laboratory coordination, and the responsibilities for your project before contracting. Confirm applicable qualifications and deliverables with your local NRCS office.

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The practitioner behind the work

David P. Huber, Ph.D.

Founder & Managing Member, IM-WEST Consulting

David P. Huber is a biologist, soil scientist, and conservation practitioner with more than 20 years of experience applying environmental science to agricultural, natural-resource, and conservation challenges throughout the western United States and overseas. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and an M.S. in Soil Science. His expertise spans soil health, soil carbon, water quality, watershed science, environmental monitoring, agricultural conservation, and environmental sensing technologies. As Founder and Managing Member of IM-WEST Consulting, Dave works with agricultural producers, landowners, conservation organizations, researchers, and public agencies to collect reliable environmental data, interpret what the measurements mean, and develop practical solutions for land management. His experience includes leading multidisciplinary research, managing field and laboratory operations, securing and managing federal research and conservation funding, and developing environmental monitoring systems.
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Contributions by arrangement. Topics and timing are confirmed for each collaboration.

Working with Soil Health Exchange

Practical knowledge, shared.

Dave brings an independent Qualified Individual’s field perspective to our CEMA 216 guides and tools.

Explore related resources from Soil Health Exchange, or connect with IM-WEST Consulting to discuss a field project.

This is a complimentary partner feature recognizing our collaboration.

“You can’t manage what you can’t measure.”

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Describe what you need, where the project is, and your preferred timing. Ask about scope and availability before deciding how to proceed.

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