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Introduction to Unified Soil Classifcation System

This video is a recorded PowerPoint by MN NRCS Geologist Tim Weisbrod. It is a pre-requisite to taking the in-person SM-1 classroom training. Participants are introduced to terms and definitions of the USCS. The use of the system for engineering practices is explained. The video also compares this system to other classificaton systems.

The video is not posted for public access. Contact Tim Weisbrod: tim.weisbrod@mn.usda.gov to receive a link to the video and obtain the Activities handouts referenced in the video.

ESRI Virtual Campus

In 2016, ESRI revamped their online learning program. Rather than employees requesting access codes, they are now able to directly order courses for themselves.

Participants must be employed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) or Resource Conservation Districts (RCD).

Using the EFT Waterway Sizing Wizard

This video is a re-recording of an Engineering Field Tool's (EFT) Waterway Wizard webinar originally presented March 2017 by NRCS Area 6 Engineer, Aaron Peter. The terminology used assumes the viewer has some waterway design experience.  The Waterway Wizard is a Utility within the EFT software that allows the user to input waterway design parameters for a single reach and checks tractive stress and capacity. It provides outputs of velocity, bottom width, and required depth. It is a an abbreviated version of the full Waterway Design Tool (WDT) within EFT.

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