About Us

The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board recognizes that managing noxious weeds requires a community effort, and that everyone living in our county benefits when everyone puts in their 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 own property, and for preventing infestations from spreading to any adjacent properties.

To assist landowners in this effort, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board develops programs that reflect local priorities and meet the needs of our county's residents, while complying with both the letter and spirit of the law's provisions. 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 voting members, each of whom is a volunteer and a longtime county resident. Weed Board members are appointed to serve four-year terms by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners, in accordance with RCW 17.10.050, and possess a relevant background in agriculture or other fields of interest. Each member of the board represents one of five "weed districts" in Lewis County, as shown on a map available here.

The Noxious Weed Control Board employs a Coordinator to oversee the program's day-to-day operations. The Weed Board staff also includes two Noxious Weed Specialists and up to two seasonal Field Technicians during each year's vegetation management season.