Wetland Coffee Break: What does Soil Health have to do with wetlands anyway?

by | Nov 9, 2026 | News, Wetland Coffee Break

This presentation will explore how land use, in particular agricultural land use, impacts soil and soil health in and around wetlands. We will discuss what is soil, what is soil health, and how implementing soil health principles protects and enhances wetlands.

Randy Zogbaum, DATCP

Recorded November 6, 2026

Randy Zogbaum has worked as a soil scientist and educator in a variety of roles serving Wisconsin agriculture focusing on the connection of soil and water quality. He currently serves as the Soil Health Program Manager at DATCP.

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