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- National Soil Resolution proposed in
the U.S. Legislature (Senate Resolution 440)
- According to the
Library
of Congress website, it is unclear if Senate Resolution 440 resolution has been
passed. We will post an update here if more information becomes available.
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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 Schttps://www.soils.org/certifications/cpss-cpsc/ientist 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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Smithsonian Soils Exhibit
- Opening in July 2008, this exhibit aims to
educate the public about soils and their role in environmental quality, food
and fiber production, and human health.
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