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Review/Update Soil Science and Geology
for Soil Evaluators #T510-0010
Presented
by:
Peter C. Fletcher,
Certified Professional
Soil Scientist
and Soil Evaluator
Workshop Description
This 5 hour workshop is
designed for professionals who are experienced Soil Evaluators.
The focus of the course is a review and update of soil science
and geology as it relates to describing, documenting, and interpreting
soil conditions within deep observation holes. This workshop
is presented as a series of lectures and PowerPoint presentations.
There will be hands-on-exercises using reference materials
and soil samples. Participants completing this workshop will
receive 5 Training
Credit Hours.
Workshop
Outline
Review and Update of Geology and Soil Science:
- Glacial geology of Southern New England
- Common
landscapes and landforms found within Massachusetts
- Effects
of soil formation within Southern New England
- Logging
a deep hole
- Identifying and interpreting soil horizons
and layers
- Field methodology for determining soil texture
- Documenting
soil colors
- Understanding the different groundwater
systems common to New England
- Estimating the depth
to seasonal high water table using soil features (redoximorphic
features) • Field methodology for determining soil consistence
(firm, very firm, extremely firm) and soil structure.
Course
Materials
Each
participant
will receive
handouts and a field
guide.
Refreshments
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Attendance
All participants are required to be
present during the times stated for the workshop. Attendance
will be taken at the start and close of the day.
Limited Enrollment
To allow for small group instruction/discussion, enrolment for
this workshop is limited to 25 participants.
Certificate of Completion
A Certificate will be awarded to each participant who successfully
completes the workshop specifying the completion of 5 Training
Credit Hours. The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control
Commission, the approving authority, will be notified in writing.
Policy
There will be a $35 fee for researching attendance records and the reissue of a Certificate of Completion. the request and the fee must be received by mail addressed to: Peter Fletcher, PO Box 141, Bridgewater, MA 02324
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