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Using Soils Information
What is the Focus?
Providing soils information to be used in a variety of land use examinations
such as identifying state inland wetlands, determining suitability for on-site
sewage systems, and assessing potential land parcels for the state and federal
Farmland Protection Programs.
What Does NRCS Offer?
Connecticut statewide soil survey information, soil interpretations, expert
speakers.
What is an Example of Using Soils Information?
STORRS, CT – NRCS soil scientists assisted with the Connecticut Environmental
Health Association’s workshop entitled, Soil Workshop for Sanitarians. Over 50
sanitarians from throughout the state attended the session, which featured a
lecture on soil properties and groundwater basics. The field portion focused on
training participants to observe soil properties in test pits in a variety of
local soils, concentrating on the identification of the type of material and the
depth to high water table.
Who are the Partners?
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