Mark Bramstedt
Soil Scientist/Soil Classifier at Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Professional Soil Scientist
Soil Science Society of AmericaApr, 1983- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Professional Soil Classifier
ILLINOIS SOIL CLASSIFIERS ASSOCIATIONJan, 1982- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Soil Scientist/Soil Classifier
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2019 - Present
Provide technical assistance and education to staff, volunteers, outreach activities for all things soil. Conduct soil erosion and sediment control evaluations on construction sites in Kane and DuPage Counties. Provide assistance to the SWCD on soil-related issues as needed. Provide technical assistance and education to staff, volunteers, outreach activities for all things soil. Conduct soil erosion and sediment control evaluations on construction sites in Kane and DuPage Counties. Provide assistance to the SWCD on soil-related issues as needed.
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Self-Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Soil Scientist/Soil Classifier
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2019 - Present
As a Certified Professional Soil Scientist and Soil Classifier and experienced wetland delineator, I am available for consulting for wetland determinations, hydric soil evaluations, soil health related issues, soil evaluations for septic suitability, soil training (hydric soils). As a Certified Professional Soil Scientist and Soil Classifier and experienced wetland delineator, I am available for consulting for wetland determinations, hydric soil evaluations, soil health related issues, soil evaluations for septic suitability, soil training (hydric soils).
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Soil Scientist/Soil Classifier
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Oct 1977 - Jan 2019
Experienced soil scientist/soil classifier in conducting evaluations of soil properties and providing soil interpretations for various uses for individuals (farmers & homeowners), schools & universities, local organizations, and local, state, & federal agencies and other units of government. Proficient in soil classification, soil interpretations, soil morphology, and soil/plant relationships. Experienced in mapping and delineating soils, hydric soils, and wetlands, working in a majority of the counties in the state of Illinois. Provided technical soil services and soils training to 22 USDA NRCS Field Offices and partner agencies, encompassing 27 counties in northern Illinois, including the City of Chicago. Served on state-wide technical advisory teams. 40 years of experience with soil classification, soil mapping, and interpreting soil properties for multiple uses. Wetland Compliance Coordinator for NRCS for northern Illinois. Experienced with wetland laws, rules and determinations, conducting on-site and off-site wetland determinations using the 87 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplement procedures and also the National Food Security Act Manual for agricultural land since 1985. Led a team and coordinated wetland determinations conducted by other NRCS employees throughout northern Illinois. Former instructor for the Interagency Wetland Delineation Training of the Corps manual. National and State Instructor for Hydric Soils for Wetland Delineation course for NRCS and also an instructor for ISCA Hydric Soils courses, both from 2000-2023. Instructor for basic soils classes through NRCS and ISCA from 1992-2019. Experienced in developing and conducting investigations and special projects, leading and participating in teams to evaluate soil and other natural resources with federal agencies, county forest preserve districts, Chicago Park District, county health departments, and other local government and private entities. Show less
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Education
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The University of Montana
Forestry, Soils
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