Washington State Department of Ecology

Coastal Training Program Washington

Working to Protect Puget Sound and Washington's Shorelines

Using the Field Indicators for Hydric Soils

Using the Field Indicators for Hydric Soils

This class will teach you how to effectively use the Hydric Soil Indicators in the Regional Supplements to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. You will learn the basic processes that take place in saturated soil, and how to “read the story” in a soil profile.  The training includes an introduction to identifying layers, distinguishing concentrations and depletions, and preparing hydric soil descriptions from soil profiles. Each student will have a chance to describe soil profiles and apply the field indicators to their notes. This workshop will be indoors, but be prepared to get your hands dirty.  Please bring a copy of the Corps Regional Supplement for Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region, or Arid West Region.  They can be found at:  http://www.usace.army.mil/cecw/pages/reg_supp.aspx   (6.5 CM Credits)

Lunch is provided.

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  • Using the Field Indicators for Hydric Soils

    Class Cost: $75.00
    Must Register by: 3/6/2012

    Day 1:
          Thursday, March 08, 2012, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Padilla Bay Nat'l Estuarine Research Reserve- Mt V

    (Please note: Padilla Bay Reserve is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Interstate.)

    From I-5

    Take Interstate 5 north from Seattle or south from Bellingham to exit 230, just north of Mount Vernon

    Take Highway 20 west toward Anacortes about 6 miles

    (Pass the first brown sign you see that points to Padilla Bay Reserve)

    Turn RIGHT at the stop light onto Bay View-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the left and Bayview State Park to the right.) A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.

    Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.

    From the parking lot, walk toward the main entrance of the Breazeale center. Look for signs to the training room.

    From Hwy 20 East (from Anacortes)

    Turn LEFT onto Bayview-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the right and Bayview State Park to the left). A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.

    Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.


    Class Instructors: Bob Thomas
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  • Using the Field Indicators for Hydric Soils

    Class Cost: $75.00
    Must Register by: 5/2/2012

    Day 1:
          Thursday, May 03, 2012, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    CenterPlace Regional Event Center (Spokane)
    HEADING EASTBOUND I-90 Take Exit 289 (Pines/Opportunity) Turn Left on N Pines Road Turn Right on E Indiana Ave Turn Left on S Mirabeau Pkwy Turn Left on E Mansfield Ave Turn Right on N Discovery Pl HEADING WESTBOUND I-90 Take Exit 291A (Evergreen Rd) Turn Right on N Evergreen Rd Turn Left on E Indiana Ave Turn Right on S Mirabeau Pkwy Turn Left on E Mansfield Ave Turn Right on N Discovery Pl CenterPlace is on the righthand FROM TRENT AVE Heading Eastbound E Trent Ave Turn Right on N Pines Rd Turn Left on Mirabeau Pkwy Right on E Mansfield Ave Right on N Discovery Pl Heading Westbound E Trent Ave Turn Left on N Pines Rd Turn Left on Mirabeau Pkwy Right on E Mansfield Ave Right on N Discovery Pl

    Class Instructors: Bob Thomas
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