Our Mission Statement

      The mission of the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District is to ensure a leadership role in natural resource conservation, provide technical service and information to the people of Montgomery County that will control and prevent soil erosion, prevent air and water pollution, conserve wildlife, grassland and forest land, and ensure land use conversion is properly managed and correctly identify areas that should remain as wetlands.
                                            

State agencies estimate that there are at least 100,000 improperly abandoned wells in Illinois that pose a significant threat to local health and safety. Improperly abandoned wells may be a direct conduit for pollutants to enter aquifers and contaminate groundwater shared by all citizens.  The purpose of the Water Well Decommissioning Practice (WDP) is to provide technical and financial assistance to owners of improperly abandoned wells who wish to seal those wells to protect groundwater from potential contamination. Any individual who owns or manages abandoned water well within Illinois is eligible for cost-share assistance to properly seal the well. Cost-share cannot exceed $400 or 60% of the actual cost, whichever is less. The SWCD will review applications and prioritize wells for cost-sharing on the basis of the location of the well and its condition.  Please contact our office for more information.