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The Soil Science Society of America blog, "Soils Matter" starts to wind down the summer months with an interesting perspective on why we should stay on-trail when playing in the great outdoors, especially when riding on ATVs and motorcycles! Did you know that recreational planners identify the areas least vulnerable to soil erosion when they assess where a trail should go? This isn't just for conservation, this could greatly impact communities' access to clean drinking water.