SOILS
TRAINING WORKSHOP
Michigan Onsite Wastewater Training and Education Center
MSU-Tollgate Education Center
12 Mile Road at Meadowbrook in Novi
May 9 & 16, 2001 or October 31 & November 7, 2001
The session is intended to provide individuals with a basic background of soils, soil classification, and various capabilities in regard to onsite sewage disposal. There will also be some field review and discussion of the various types of septic systems installed at the training center-
First Day - May 9 or October 31
- 9:30 a.m. Registration/Coffee
- 10:00 Introductions & Training Goals
- 10:15 Soils and Landscapes
- 11:00 Soil -- Processes, Structure and Permeability
- 11:45 Lunch
- 12:30 p.m. Field Visit to Soil Pit - Horizons
- 1:00 Soil -- Natural Drainage and Mottling
- 1:30 Soil Texture 2:00 Film – "Water Movement in the Soil" Wastewater Movement through Soils
- 2:20 Soil Maps and Interpretations
- 2:45 Break
- 3:00 Field Visit -- Drainage Characteristics
Second Day - May 16 or November 7
- 9:00 a.m. Questions, First Day Reflections
- 9:15 Texture Lab
- 10:15 Introduction to Training Center
- 11:15 Participant Evaluation of Soil Pits (in teams)
- Noon Lunch
- 12:30 p.m. Revisit Soil Pits -- Group Discussion of Soil Absorption System Designs
- 1:45 Site Evaluation for Large Systems -- Conductivity Determinations
- 2:15 New Products and Concepts in Onsite Sewage Disposal
- 3:00 Adjourn
Instructors: Del Mokma and Ted Loudon, Michigan State University
REGISTRATION
Soils Training Workshop
May 9 & 16, 2001 or October 31 & November 7, 2001
Make check payable to Michigan State University at $150 per person. Fee includes technical materials and lunch for two days. Payment accepted with registration form. No invoicing. Refund of $125 ($25 administrative fee not returned) when cancellation is received three business days prior to workshop. No refunds after this time.
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216 Farrall Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1323
Workshop information: (517) 355-4720. Do not delay. Limited enrollment. Confirmation and map sent upon receipt of registration.
*The University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should register with MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities well in advance of the seminar dates to ensure sufficient time for registration and arrangement of needed accommodations. Late requests received will be met when possible.. MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
