MAPSS 2019 Executive Committee
President: Gary Krueger
Past President: Pete Weikle
President Elect: Warren Tuel
Treasurer: Suzanne Frances
Secretary: Luke Lunde
MAPSS was established in 1973, the Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists (MAPSS) is the only organization representing the professional interests of soil scientists in Minnesota. MAPSS promotes the understanding and wise use of Minnesota's soil resources. Our members consist of professional soil scientists, consultants, researchers, teachers and students, as well as those who just have an interest in soils.
Become a member or renew your membership for 2019
University of Minnesota Spring Seminar Series
Soils as environmental barometers: From the Pleistocene to the Anthropocene
Wednesday, Mar. 13th | 3:30 p.m. | S415 Soils
Mark Bowen | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Advancing Science, Solving Problems, and Seeking Scientific Truth
Reflections on 46 years of Research from Packing Sand Grains to the Minneso
Dr. Satish Gupta | University of Minnesota
Friday, April 5th | 2:00 pm | 335 Borlaug Hall
Join us afterwards to celebrate Dr. Gupta's retirement.
Minnesota Ground Water Association - Spring Conference
April 25th, 2019
8am - 5pm
Bringing Our Soil Back to Life
Dr. David Montgomery
Tuesday March 19th
5:00-6:00 pm
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
North Hall Auditorium, Rm 222
On Tuesday March 19th the University of Wisconsin- River Falls will be hosting acclaimed speaker and author, Dr. David Montgomery. Dr. Montgomery is a geomorphologist from Washington State University and has written a number of books on soil and soil health including “Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations” and “Growing a Revolution: Brining Soil Back to Life”. As part of his visit to our campus, David will be giving a public presentation followed by a book signing (bring your own or purchase at the event). All are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Details below and attached. Please forward this message to others that might be interested.
Gustavus Adolphus College hosts the Nobel Conference every year. These conferences are based on a specific topic, this year's being "Living Soil: A Universe Underfoot".