My blogging acquaintance from the Sierra Nevada foothills, Gary (aka back40) has alerted his readers <http://www.garyjones.org/mt/archives/000967.html> to...
GeoCorps America <http://www.geosociety.org/geocorps/> is a program of the Geological Society of America , in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, the...
My pleasure Phil: The challenge now is to keep soil scientists involved with the GSA. The joint annual meeting at Houston really helped, for many geologists...
Resilience Science has a series on Visualization <http://rs.resalliance.org/category/tools/visualization/> . The latest posts, Visualizing the Great...
Excellent networking with the other Geo Science professions. These are excellent job opportunities to gain experience and diversify one's knowledge. Roy's...
I filed the following blog post under http://www.nscss.org/recent <http://www.nscss.org/recent> , for all the world to see (already several non-NSCSS folks...
The article below is quite interesting regarding international and national renewed interests in soil science. The paper shows some positive trends to...
Thank you, Larry, for staying on top of all this for us. You are great. I also want you to know that very high regards for you and your efforts on behalf of...
Nan, Thanks for the kind words from you and VAPSS. I wish we could have more direct impact as to these recent assaults on our soils profession. The benefit...
If you want to expand or diversify your knowledge in the field of soil / groundwater hydrology, the recently announced course below should be well worth the...
From: "Larry F. Baldwin, CPSS/SC" <LBaldwin@...> To: "DPOR: Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers &...
NPS Encyclopedia Online Resource for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Info The NPS Encyclopedia is a free on line reference guide designed to facilitate a...
Despite the weak economy and need to diversify your market, the USDA has announced the creation of a new Office of Ecosystem Services. The web site below will...
The "Dig It" web site is excellent (see below). It should be utilized by everyone as a very efficient and expedient median to expand the knowledge of soils...
Surely we all cringe at the common dates. Boy, I hate being torn like this. Larry Baldwin, I don't know how you keep up, but good on you, young man. Keep...
Hello, For the "fun" of it, but actually for a meaningful exploration, I would like to solicit input from NSCSS members on the tangible and beneficial...
Well Mark, For starters, the NSCSS has some of the most interested and interesting Soil Scientists that I have ever known. We share a curiosity and common...
Mark, A benefit I have, need and appreciate is the Errors and Omissions Insurance from St. Paul, through Leonard Insurance. It is the only place this insurance...
Mark, ... Hope this helps. Edit as you see fit. Again an excellent question that I get asked often! Larry F. Baldwin, CPSS/Sc NSCSS President 2008; CSSC...
I think you would be interested in reading the position of the Society of Wetland Scientists in regard to their Professional Certification Program. Copy the...
BlankI was just forwarded information regarding a new movie production on soil "Dirt The Movie". You can review portions of it and their website at:...
Reuse Revisited | waterefficiency.netThe web site and article below are great information regarding the growing recognition of reclaim / reuse waters. This is...
Lisa, Not sure how to get a copy of this movie. Apparently it is actively being shown at various locations now. The "Sundance" productions I think are...
I've been dealing with reuse of wastewaters, manures and sludges for all of my professional career. I've been a regulator and I'm now on the regulated side....