As any geoscientist, biologist, or farmer will tell you, the soil forms a fundamental component of the landscape. The landscape and soil are inseparable. The soil is a living net, the primary medium for plant growth, a biological filter; it is the basic "stuff" we build, walk, and dwell on. It is through this distinct interrelationship between soil and landscape, the coming together of earth and water and life that soils derive both their regional character and give character to a region. But how much do we know about the soils in our region?
