Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation - Version 2 (RUSLE2)
The Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation - Version 2 (RUSLE2) was developed primarily to guide conservation planning, inventory erosion rates and estimate sediment delivery.
Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation - Version 2 (RUSLE2)
The Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation - Version 2 (RUSLE2) was developed primarily to guide conservation planning, inventory erosion rates and estimate sediment delivery. Values computed by RUSLE2 are supported by accepted scientific knowledge and technical judgment, are consistent with sound principles of conservation planning, and result in good conservation plans.
Official Version NRCS RUSLE2 Program
Download current RUSLE2 Software and Database Components from the National RUSLE2 site.
This site contains the official NRCS version of RUSLE2. It is the only version of RUSLE2 to be used for official purposes by NRCS field offices. The NRCS developed and maintains the database components (climate, crop management, and soils files) on this site. These components comprise the Official NRCS RUSLE2 Database. The official NRCS RUSLE2 database is the only database to be used for official purposes by NRCS field office employees. This site also provides a user guide and training materials.
Information About RUSLE2 Technology 
RUSLE2 was developed primarily to guide conservation planning, inventory erosion rates and estimate sediment delivery. Values computed by RUSLE2 are supported by accepted scientific knowledge and technical judgment, are consistent with sound principles of conservation planning, and result in good conservation plans.
RUSLE2 Tutorial
To quickly bring NRCS field office personnel (and others) up to speed with RUSLE2, a tutorial has been developed. It is designed to run on Windows 98 and later, using the Internet Explorer 5.0 browser or later. The tutorial combines photos, audio, and short video clips, and covers four areas: 1-Basic erosion processes, 2-How climate, environment, and management affect erosion, 3-Making a simple RUSLE2 erosion calculation, and 4-Comparing alternative management options in RUSLE2.
Contact
Susan Lamb
Resource Conservationist
Email: susan.lamb@usda.gov
Phone: 443-534-6358