Leaked memo reveals California debated cutting wildfire soil testing before disaster chief’s exit

Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the ...

EPA to test soil at 100 properties in Eaton Fire burn scar

After initially resisting calls, federal regulators will test the soil at 100 properties in the Eaton Fire burn scar.

FEMA reverses decision will test soil on 100 lots destroyed by Eaton fire

The EPA announced that it would test soil at 100 parcels in the Eaton fire area reversing its stance from immediately after ...
The New York Times

If You’re Questioning the State of Your Soil, Here’s How to Test It

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Feds will not test soil after LA fires cleanup. Experts warn more testing is needed.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it will not conduct soil sampling at private properties damaged by the Palisades and Eaton fires, raising concerns about the risks of lingering contaminants and ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Bears send trucks to drill, test potential stadium site in Hammond

The Chicago Bears are conducting preliminary testing on a potential stadium site in Hammond that borders the City of Chicago and lies in the shadow of the Midwest's largest oil refinery. Here is a ...
The News-Enterprise

8 reasons to test your soil

Soil testing can tell you many things about your soil that can help you make informed decisions about fertilizer application, site selection for crops and so much more. It is ...