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We Have Moved Out Of Newell Hall
The Soil and Water Science Department is no longer split between two buildings. We are now all located in McCarty Hall A. The administrative office is in 2181 McCarty Hall A. Please call 352-392-1951 to reach the Soil and Water Science Department. 

Short Course: Soil Microbiology: Applications and Analyses of Mycorrhizal Associations
This short course will be held on July 8th - July 10th in Gainesville, FL. It is designed for scientists, organic farmers, and others interested in the practical and theoretical aspects of using mycorrhizal fungi to enhance plant growth and nutrient cycling. Click here for more details.

Spring 2013 Newsletter
The Spring issue of our Myakka Newsletter is now available! This newsletter provides an overview of the Soil and Water Science Diagnostic Laboratories located in both Gainesville, Florida and select UF-IFAS Research and Education Centers. These laboratories house state-of-the-art instrumentation for analysis of soil, water, plant, and other environmental samples for plant nutrients and a range of inorganic and organic contaminants. If you need a hard copy of the newsletter, please contact Michael Sisk.

Certificate Programs
The Soil and Water Science Department announces graduate-level Certificate Programs in Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Sustainable Land Resource and Nutrient Management, Soil Ecosystem Services, and Wetland and Water Resource Management. The courses are offered entirely online and are available to on-campus students as well. Click the link for more information or contact Michael Sisk.

The Story of Soil
From :IHEARTSOIL.ORG

water    food

human health
Copyright :http://www.iheartsoil.org/

 

 

Get a Job
View the list of select career opportunities in Soil and Water or Environmental Science.
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Plan of Study Forms
Looking for the Plan of Study form to officially establish your Supervisory Committee and coursework goals? Try the FAQ page!

Video of Todd Osborne conducting field work in the Everglades.
Soil and Water images
 

Soil and Water Science Department | 2181 McCarty Hall A, P.O. Box 110290 | Gainesville, FL 32611 |  Phone: 352.392.1951, Fax: 352.392.3399

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