Coastal Wetlands Soils Characterization Lab (Wet Soils Lab)

The Coastal Wetlands Soils Characterization Lab is located in M.B. Sturgis Hall, room 324 and 328. The primary purpose of the lab is to characterize both hydric and nonhydric soils, particularly in the coastal wetland areas. The lab provides services to various private businesses and industries as well as university-wide research projects for AgCenter and LSU. The lab also services State and Federal government agencies. The test procedures follow the Soil Survey Laboratory Methods Manual. Procedures can also be modified to meet customer’s requirements.

Please feel free to contact Dr. Manoch Kongchum by phone at (225) 578-1994 or by email at wetsoilslab@agcenter.lsu.edu for further information. 

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Samples can be delivered by hand or sent to:

Wet Soils Lab
104 Sturgis Hall
School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Science
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803