Soil Scientists
We Dig Deeper
We promote the understanding and wise use of Minnesota's soil resources.
Established in 1973, the Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists (MAPSS) is the only organization representing the professional interests of soil scientists in Minnesota. Our members consist of professional soil scientists, consultants, researchers, teachers and students, as well as those who just have an interest in soil.
Upcoming Events
February 6, 2025
MN AIPG Meeting - Mine to Mountain Bike Mecca, The Story of the Redhead Mountain Bike Park. Register at https://aipgmn.org/meetinginfo.php
Board of AELSLAGID - PSS Licensure information
https://mn.gov/aelslagid/soilscience.html
Fundamentals of Soil Science Exams - Check here for applications and for exam dates https://www.soils.org/certifications/exam-information/
Past Events
December 6, 2024
MAPSS Winter Technical Event - Environmental Investigations and Remediation
Thanks to the location, WSB Engineering!
August 23, 2024 (optional August 22 pre-tour)
The SPRUCE (Spruce and Peatland Responses Under Climatic and Environmental Change Experiment)
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Will include histosol hydrology, histosol restoration, ecology, etc.
MAPSS Winter Technical Event 2023
Thanks to a very successful Winter Technical Event on Friday, December 1, 2023. Thanks to WSB Engineering for an amazing location, D’Amico & Sons for lunch and lunch sponsors:
Alliant Engineering and Stantec.
Thank you for recent donations from:
Spectrum Research - Duluth, MN
Terry Bovee
Kim Steffen
What we do
MAPSS members remain informed about advancements in soil science through annual technical events and summer tours/field trips.
Become a member
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