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2011 Training Program - Segment 3
Soils and Stormwater Runoff

soil map polygonsIntroduction

Segment 3 provided training on basic definitions, classification and taxonomy, and interpretations of soils. In addition, an advanced training lecture on the relationship between storm water management, infiltration, and soils was included. In the afternoon, participants observed soils in the field to understand the relationship between soil profiles, redoximorphic features, and landscape placement.

Background Materials

Locations

Tolland County Agricultural Center (TCAC)

Sessions Woods

Brochure

Agenda

Classroom Presentations

Introduction to Soils

Web Soil Survey and Mapping

Soils and Stormwater Management

Supplemental Training Materials

NRCS Web Soil Survey

CT Soil Survey Attribute Interpretation

Wetland Soils List

Parent Material

Soil Scientist Qualifications

Soil Drainage Class Descriptions

Clarification of Wetland Criteria - Disturbed Soils handout updated May 2015

Session Woods Soils Map

TCAC Soils Map

TCAC Historical Aerial Photographs - Note the change in land cover in the three year


Content Last Updated on March 17, 2020