Soils Investigations
Soils investigations are utilized to support geomorphic and geologic mapping, geoarchaeology, wetlands delineation and mitigation projects, and Pleistocene-Holocene stratigraphic investigations. GGI has conducted soils investigations in a wide range of climatic regimes , geographic areas, and in a variety of geomorphic settings.
Selected Projects:
Aridisol described for geoarchaeology investigation, Paseo Del Norte Extension, Albuquerque, NM.
“We never treat soil like dirt.”
Histosol described for Wetlands Investigation, Taos Ski Valley, NM.
Soil Pit for geoarchaeology investigation, VCNP.
Preparing to describe a soil profile as part of a geomorphic mapping investigation.