NRCS soil surveys provide critical information about soil characteristics and properties and their limitations and potentials.

Visit the NRCS website to view soil surveys by state and more.

Innocuous as it sounds, Colorado’s most significant geologic hazard is expansive or swelling soil. These clays cause more property damage than any other natural hazard.

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Written to assist homeowners in reducing damage caused by swelling soils, this important publication covers the latest information on geology, construction, landscaping, and home maintenance.

It satisfies part of the disclosure requirements of the State of Colorado for new houses built on swelling soil, as well as to inform homeowners on strategies for the long-term care of their homes. It also includes info on homeowner risk, a property check-list, and a list of reading and information resources.

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The Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) is a state government agency situated within the Colorado School of Mines that provides resources and geologic advice to promote responsible development in the state of Colorado.

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