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Understanding Soil Risks and Hazards

This publication introduces several soil related risks and hazards that are important to city and county planners, developers, construction contractors, and others who use or build facilities on or in soils.

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Understanding Soils Risks and Hazards Low Resolution (PDF; 3.8 MB)
Understanding Soils Risks and Hazards High Resolution (Printing Version) (PDF; 12.9 MB)

Request printed copies from the Landcare office:

LANDCARE Office
Address: USDA-NRCS
5140 Park Avenue, Suite C
Des Moines, IA 50321
Office Phone Number: 1-888-LANDCARE
(1-888-526-3227)
(515) 289-0325

Fax Number: (515) 289-4561

http://landcare.sc.egov.usda.gov