Short Course: Digging into Common Contaminants in Urban Soils

Start Date

07/30/2024

End Date

07/30/2024

Description

Learn about characteristics of urban soils, common contaminants found in urban soils with an emphasis on heavy metals, soil testing options, as well as mitigation and remediation strategies for minimizing risk of exposure when working with contaminated soils before an open Q&A. The presentation will also give an overview of Allegheny County Conservation District’s Urban Soils Program impact across Allegheny County through free heavy metal screening services, outreach, and research.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

* Learn about characteristics of urban soils, including common contaminants
* Learn some mitigation strategies for common soil contaminants
* Learn some strategies for minimizing risk while working with contaminated soils

Instructors

Hayly Hoch

Course Codes

Provider

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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