About Us

The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board recognizes that managing noxious weeds requires a community-wide effort, and that everyone living in the county benefits when we all put in our share of the work. The Washington State Noxious Weed Law, RCW 17.10, mandates that each landowner is responsible for controlling or eradicating noxious weeds on their property and for preventing infestations from spreading to adjacent properties.

To assist landowners in this effort, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board develops programs that reflect our local priorities and meet the needs of residents, while complying with the law's provisions and aims. In addition, the Noxious Weed Control Board's staff members provide site-specific weed-prevention strategies, educational forums, technical assistance, compliance actions, and other resources.

Our agency receives its direction and oversight from the county's Noxious Weed Board, comprised of five volunteer members, each a longtime county resident with a relevant background in agriculture or related fields, who are appointed to serve four-year terms by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners in accordance with RCW 17.10. Each member of the board represents one of five weed districts in Lewis County, as shown on a map available here.

The agency employs a Coordinator and two Noxious Weed Specialists, as well as up to two seasonal Field Technicians and one intern each year.