Staff updates: private well testing day, conservation projects, ADA website work and upcoming hires

Aug 6, 2026

Staff reported a Private Well Testing Day on Aug. 17 (bottle pickups Aug. 10, 12 and 13), updates on conservation design and construction projects, maintenance projects out for bid, ADA updates to the planning & zoning website, and that Gabriel Huitema will start as Soil Health Specialist on Aug. 11.

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Department staff provided routine monthly reports that included several operational items important to residents and landowners. The Water Resource Specialist announced a Private Well Testing Day on August 17, with bottle pickup dates on August 10, 12 and 13. Staff said logistics are in progress for sample collection and participant notification.

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