Program Overview

The Right-of-Way (ROW) Soil Sampling program was established in 2024 to assess soil health in the right-of-way along county (i.e. public) roads. While the ROW sampling program is not open to the public for participation, summary findings will be shared publicly and posted at this website in the future.

The Johnson County Planning, Development and Sustainability Department will conduct soil sampling in Johnson County rights-of-way to better understand the effects of different land use and management practices on soil health.  The Secondary Roads Department follows an Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management program (more info here).

If you have questions about the ROW Soil Sampling program, call PDS at 319-356-6083 or [email protected]