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CLEAR GRAND Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction for Grand Lake Watershed, Oklahoma "Land Grows Green, Water Stays Clean" |
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Whole Soil Profile Certification/Recertification Courses
Click here (or see below) for a schedule of upcoming events.
New Soil Profile Certification Courses Dr. Brian Carter, OSU soil scientist, will lead fully certified training courses on the use of the Whole Soil Profile technique for establishing the suitability of septic system placement and design. The course will contain classroom presentation on the basics of soil science, field investigation of soils, laboratory assessment of soil textures, instruction on alternatives to the standard septic system, and development of a clear understanding of the soil profile evaluation technique and the variability of soils in the area. By completing the course, participants can become certified to perform whole soil evaluations in the State of Oklahoma (if all other prerequisites are met - see p. 12 of the OK Adminitrative Code on On-site Sewage Systems - warning large file (10.7 MB)).
To sign up, contact Kevin Gustavson: kevin.gustavson@conservation.ok.gov Click Here for photos and information about past certification courses
Soil Profiler Recertification Certified Soil Profilers need a recertification each year to remain state certified. Dr. Brian Carter and DEQ staff will lead annual renewal training courses in the Grand Lake area on the use of the Whole Soil Profile technique for establishing the suitability of septic system placement and design.
Click Here for photos and information about past recertification courses
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To
become a certified soil profiler with the State of Oklahoma, there are a number
of requirements and prerequisites. One requirement is to complete a
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved training. Once
certified, profilers must take annual renewal training to become recertified.
The CLEAR GRAND project is sponsoring new certification courses and renewal
trainings in the Grand Lake area to help train and maintain a number of local
soil profilers.