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Soil scientists are involved in conducting groundwater studies to trace contamination and to develop strategies to make corrective actions.  Contamination…

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Soil scientists, landscape architects, and engineers team to create a marvelous new entrance parkway for the North Carolina Arboretum, a…

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Modern wetlands mapping relies heavy upon the science of hydric soils and surficial groundwater.  Soil science is the single most…

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There is roughly six times more water stored in the global soil resource than is stored in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Soil scientists were an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team that designed and engineered the Beacon Reach, a 750-acre coastal…

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Microscopic organisms regulate the accumulation of carbon in the soil, which has major implications with regards to the global carbon…

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Home Featured Projects

Soil science is a greatly diverse field of study and professional practice. To better gain an appreciation of that breadth, you need to explore the many realms in which researchers, educators and professionals are currently working. Listed in "The Spotlight" are several projects involving the application of soil science in the real world. 

Are you a soil scientist or natural resource manager? Would you like us to spotlight one of your projects? If so, contact us to learn more about how we can bring attention to your choosen career.

1 Beacons Reach development on outer banks of North Carolina
2 Groundwater monitoring of abandoned gas station in Charlotte, NC.
3 Conducting wetlands mapping along the Tar River
4 Land development and stormwater management at Prestonwood Golf Course in Cary, NC
5 Restoration of the Great Lawn in Central Park, New York City
6 Planning and development of entrance roadway to North Carolina Arboretum near Asheville, NC