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What is the Critical Zone?

April 1, 2018by soilsmatter2011 2 Comments

Critical Zone science is a new field of science that links together many existing fields.  It studies water, air, ecosystems and hard rock geology but it is not soil science. […]

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Infrastructure, Soil Basics
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How does biochar work to improve, or even decontaminate, soil?

February 15, 2018by soilsmatter2011 4 Comments

Biochar – as the name implies – is made from formerly living substances. Source materials can be plant materials like leaves, stems, and woody tissue. Biochar can also be made […]

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Environment/Ecology, Infrastructure, Urban soils
Wetland in spring with hill and stream

Are wetlands really the “Earth’s kidneys”?

December 15, 2017by soilsmatter2011 Leave a comment

Yes they are! Healthy kidneys filter wastes and water from your body 24 hours a day. They never take a break. Soil works the same way for the earth – […]

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Environment/Ecology, Infrastructure, Soil Basics
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How do septic systems work?

November 1, 2017by soilsmatter2011 3 Comments

Every day, people who live in rural areas rely on their septic systems to process their waste. Even rural businesses have on-site wastewater treatment systems. We don’t often think of […]

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Environment/Ecology, Infrastructure, Life in Soil

Why is my basement wall cracked?

October 1, 2017by soilsmatter2011 5 Comments

A homeowner’s nightmare: You walk into the basement on a cold dreary night… only to discover a crack in your basement wall! Before you panic and think your entire house […]

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Infrastructure, Urban soils

When does rock become soil?

August 15, 2017by soilsmatter2011 3 Comments

Rock starts becoming soil the moment it is exposed to the environment. But it’s a long transformation process from exposed rock to a mature soil. Depending on the nature of […]

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Environment/Ecology, Infrastructure, Life in Soil, Soil Basics
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Why should I stay on the trail while using motorized vehicles in parks?

July 15, 2017by soilsmatter2011 3 Comments

Riding ATV’s and motorcycles around the forest can be incredibly fun and exhilarating. But in order to make sure those trails stay open, it’s vitally important to limit erosion in […]

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Environment/Ecology, Infrastructure, Life in Soil

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