Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists (PAPSS)

Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists

The Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists (PAPSS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to foster the profession of soil classification, mapping, and interpretations, and to increase and further the dissemination of information concerning soil science as it contributes to the protection of the environment and general human welfare.

PAPSS provides a forum for pedological information, encourages and enhances communication with other technical disciplines, serves as a body of opinion on matters relating to soil classification and interpretations, and maintains professional standards in the application of soil science in Pennsylvania.

PAPSS is a member of the United States Consortium of Soil Science Associations (USCSSA) and supports the Soil Science Society of America’s Certified Professional Soil Scientist/Classifier certification program.

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Contact us

1130 Boiling Springs Road

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

President: Robert Bressler – SEO

Vice President: Michael J. Brown – CPSS, SEO

Secretary: Dr. Rebecca Bourgault

Treasurer: Rob Bowie – CPSS, SEO

Board Members

Maxwell Coniglio

Mary Kay Lupton – CPSS, CPSC, SEO

Michael Farbotnik

Upcoming Events

Past Events

August 21-22, 2024 – Classroom and Field Seminar on Regional Supplement, Hydric Soil Indicators and Wetland Delineation Data Forms

August 3-4, 2023 – Technical Session on Soil Hydraulic Conductivity

August 18-19, 2022 – Classroom and Field Seminar on Regional Supplement, Hydric Soil Indicators and Wetland Delineation Data Forms

PAPSS provides a list of the following soil scientists in Pennsylvania: 2024 Registry of Professional Soil Science Consultants. This list is a registry of Professional Soil Scientists in Pennsylvania affiliated with PAPSS. Different soil scientists have different expertise and thus the list is annotated to indicate the area of specialization and additional certifications if applicable. Eligibility for inclusion is limited to Professional Members.

Resources

PAPSS members have a wealth of knowledge about soil science and related disciplines like on lot septic and stormwater investigations. Check out our resource page for more information on the PAPSS Soil Manual, our PENNSOIL newsletter and other resources.

Become a Member

At present PAPSS membership consists of 69 Professional Members, 3 Honorary Members, 2 Apprentice Members, 1 Student Member, and 6 Associate Members. Many of our Professional Members offer consulting services. Our members are Soil Scientists from PennState, Delaware Valley University, USDA/NRCS, PA DEP, other government agencies, private consulting firms, and County Health Departments and Planning Agencies to name a few.

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