Soil and Water Science
Students in this concentration will study soil biogeochemical and hydrologic processes in depth. Their understanding and skills will be useful in addressing many societal challenges, including climate and land use change, environmental protection, ecosystem services, food security, and energy production in a range of employment settings. In addition this concentration prepares students for advanced study in related areas.
Resources
Soil and Water Science concentration requirements can be found in the online catalog here.
Relevant Websites
- Dig it! The Secrets of the Soil (from the Smithsonian Soils Exhibit)
- Maine State Soil – Chesuncook
- Maine Lake Information
- Web Soil Survey
- Lakes Environmental Association
- Natural Resource Conservation Service
- Soil Science Education (NASA)
Job Links
State Jobs
- State of Maine
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Employment Opportunities
- Vermont Career Opportunities Bulletin
- New Hampshire Human Resources
- New York State Department of Labor
- State of Connecticut
Professional Societies
- Maine Association of Professional Soil Scientists
- Maine Association of Wetland Scientists
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
- Soil Science Society of America
- National Groundwater Association
- National Water Resources Association
Graduate School Advice and Programs
Faculty Contacts:
Kate Ruskin
Undergraduate Coordinator
Ecology & Env. Sciences
katharine.ruskin@maine.edu