Soil & Water offers well kits, soil testing and erosion support after flooding

A Soil & Water representative updated commissioners on flood-related water-safety assistance and conservation support, saying the office can distribute well coordination kits for residents whose wells were submerged. "We have well coordination kits. They clean the well stuff before you get your water tested if your well is under water," the representative said, explaining the kits are available at their office or deliverable to affected residents.

The presenter said the state ISDA is launching a soil-testing program limited to parcels up to 50 acres for hay, pasture and specialty crops, and named ISDA technician Grace Williams as the local contact for Union County. The office is also sourcing grass seed and trees to help control erosion and is coordinating with NRCS and other conservation partners to investigate log‑jam removal where needed. Soil & Water staff said they will advertise the free testing on ISDA.gov when the program opens and will update the county's website when their training and systems are ready.