Welcome to the Soil, Water, and Air Resources Unit The mission
of the Soil, Water, and Air Resources unit is to utilize the
information about the interactions of physical, chemical, and
biological processes within the soil, plant, and atmosphere
continuum to quantify the impacts of management practices on
soil, water, and air quality. The primary focus within this unit
is on the soil processes as part of a project focused on
biogeochemical processes affecting soil organic matter,
structure, and environmental quality. Soil organic matter is one
of the critical components of soil and is responsible for
affecting soil structure, maintaining the aggregate stability of
the soil which leads to improved water infiltration rates and
gas exchange, and soil water holding capacity. Understanding
these dynamics within the soil as affected by changing inputs
and forms of organic material is being conducted on ongoing
research using biochar, stover removal, and humic substances.
Air quality is being addressed through a pro