- National Soil Resolution proposed in
the U.S. Legislature (Senate Resolution 440)
- Recent communications from Senator Cantwell
informed us that on January 31, 2008, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
introduced a resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource,
and soils professionals as playing a critical role in managing our Nation’s
soil resources (S.RES.440). On June 23, 2008, the resolution was agreed to
in the Senate without amendment by unanimous consent.
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Launch of New U.S. House Soils Caucus
- The U.S. House of Representatives
launched a new Soils Caucus on January 17, 2007. This action underscores a
growing awareness of how soils impact our day-to-day lives, affect our water
quality, and impact many other aspects of environmental and public health.
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National Professional Soil Scientist certification exam being used in other
states that have licensing
- The Soil Science Society of America asserts that,
"Certification is the benchmark of professionalism. The purpose of a
certification program is to protect the public and the profession." The SSSA
goes on to explain that certifications are voluntary professional
enhancements to a person's career credentials. When they complete the work
of getting certified, these professional soils scientists are telling their
clients, employers, and the public that they are serious about what they do.
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Please contact
Lisa Palazzi
with questions or comments about the proposed legislation.
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