John Kelley photographing Field Indicators of Hydric Soils
John Kelley, Soil Scientist with a soil profile (Rains soil) being photographed for the publication "Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States; A Guide for Identifying and Delineating Hydric Soils, Version 8.2, 2018.
In the fall of 2007, an effort was initiated by the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils (NTHCS) to photograph hydric soil features for the republication of the Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States. This publication is a joint project between the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and the US-Army Corps of Engineers. It is a guide specifically designed to aid in the identification and delineation of hydric soils and wetlands.
The guide was developed by soil scientists of NRCS in cooperation with the USA-COE, the Environmental Protection Agency, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and many regional, state, and local agencies. The hydric soil indicators listed in the publication are those approved by the NTCHS for use in identifying, delineating, and verifying hydric soils in the field.
One way to ensure the guide is being used to its greatest potential is to have accurate and detailed photographs of the many and varied types of soil features associated with hydric soil conditions. Many of the indicators are strongly expressed and readily observable; however, others are more subtle and require close observation. The new images will help users of the guide to have a better understanding of both typical and atypical features or conditions reflected by differences in soil color.
John Kelley, regional soil scientist, USDA-NRCS was selected to photograph and describe hydric soil profiles and individual soil features. With the support of the NTCHS and the sponsoring agencies, John travelled to several locations in the southeastern US, upper Midwest, and Alaska to photograph the commonplace as well as unique indicators. Many individuals contributed significantly to the process. Site leaders and participants in the photo project included:
John Gagnon, Resource Soil Scientist, Edenton, NC
Greg Hammer, Resource Soil Scientist, Smithfield, VA
Charlie Ogg, MLRA Soil Survey Office Leader, Bishopville, SC
Caleb Gulley, Soil Scientist, Bishopville, SC
Jackie Reed, Soil Scientist, Bishopville, SC
Alan Walters, Resource Soil Scientist, Salisbury, NC
Wade Hurt, Soil Scientist (ret.), Gainesville, FL
Joe Moore, MLRA Team Leader/State Soil Scientist, Palmer, AK
Joe White, COE, Anchorage, AK
Mike Holley, COE, Anchorage, AK,
Dave D’Amore, USFS, Juneau, AK
Nick Bonzey, USFS, Juneau, AK
Steve Sieler, State Soil Liaison, Bismarck, ND
Fred Aziz, Area Resource Soil Scientist, Jamestown, ND
Alan Gulsvig, Area Resource Soil Scientist, Devils Lake, ND
Kyle Thomson, Soil Scientist, Devils Lake, ND
For more information about Hydric Soils and their Field Indicators, visit:
www.nrcs.usda.gov/resources/guides-and-instructions/field...
John Kelley photographing Field Indicators of Hydric Soils
John Kelley, Soil Scientist with a soil profile (Rains soil) being photographed for the publication "Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States; A Guide for Identifying and Delineating Hydric Soils, Version 8.2, 2018.
In the fall of 2007, an effort was initiated by the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils (NTHCS) to photograph hydric soil features for the republication of the Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States. This publication is a joint project between the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and the US-Army Corps of Engineers. It is a guide specifically designed to aid in the identification and delineation of hydric soils and wetlands.
The guide was developed by soil scientists of NRCS in cooperation with the USA-COE, the Environmental Protection Agency, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and many regional, state, and local agencies. The hydric soil indicators listed in the publication are those approved by the NTCHS for use in identifying, delineating, and verifying hydric soils in the field.
One way to ensure the guide is being used to its greatest potential is to have accurate and detailed photographs of the many and varied types of soil features associated with hydric soil conditions. Many of the indicators are strongly expressed and readily observable; however, others are more subtle and require close observation. The new images will help users of the guide to have a better understanding of both typical and atypical features or conditions reflected by differences in soil color.
John Kelley, regional soil scientist, USDA-NRCS was selected to photograph and describe hydric soil profiles and individual soil features. With the support of the NTCHS and the sponsoring agencies, John travelled to several locations in the southeastern US, upper Midwest, and Alaska to photograph the commonplace as well as unique indicators. Many individuals contributed significantly to the process. Site leaders and participants in the photo project included:
John Gagnon, Resource Soil Scientist, Edenton, NC
Greg Hammer, Resource Soil Scientist, Smithfield, VA
Charlie Ogg, MLRA Soil Survey Office Leader, Bishopville, SC
Caleb Gulley, Soil Scientist, Bishopville, SC
Jackie Reed, Soil Scientist, Bishopville, SC
Alan Walters, Resource Soil Scientist, Salisbury, NC
Wade Hurt, Soil Scientist (ret.), Gainesville, FL
Joe Moore, MLRA Team Leader/State Soil Scientist, Palmer, AK
Joe White, COE, Anchorage, AK
Mike Holley, COE, Anchorage, AK,
Dave D’Amore, USFS, Juneau, AK
Nick Bonzey, USFS, Juneau, AK
Steve Sieler, State Soil Liaison, Bismarck, ND
Fred Aziz, Area Resource Soil Scientist, Jamestown, ND
Alan Gulsvig, Area Resource Soil Scientist, Devils Lake, ND
Kyle Thomson, Soil Scientist, Devils Lake, ND
For more information about Hydric Soils and their Field Indicators, visit:
www.nrcs.usda.gov/resources/guides-and-instructions/field...