Soils develop into layers. These layers, called horizons, are usually seen along road cuts and other areas where a cross section of the soil is… read more
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The Groundwater Connection
98% of the population in Pike County relies on groundwater for their drinking water source. Groundwater is water at one stage of the water (hydrologic)… read more
Soil. Earth. Dirt.
No matter what we call it, it’s the material that constitutes the outermost solid layer of the planet. We build on it. We raise food… read more
Soil Types
There are over 70,000 different soil types around the globe with nearly 21,000 of these soils found in the United States. There are many characteristics… read more
The human effect on water resources
How do we affect our watersheds? What we do on the land within a watershed affects water quality and quantity! All land, no matter how… read more
Soil Ecosystem
The soil beneath our feet is full of life. Plants and animals have important roles to play in soil. Both plants and animals change the… read more