Notice & Information to Noxious Weed Control

Landowners are notified of their responsibility to participate in the control of noxious weeds to prevent their spread and establishment on lands within Lewis County per Chapter 17.10 RCW Noxious Weeds – Weed Boards and Chapter 16-750 WAC State Noxious Weed list.  Noxious weeds are non-native plants that are highly destructive, competitive and difficult to control or eliminate. They have been introduced accidentally or as ornamentals in peoples' gardens. Some are poisonous to humans and livestock and most grow rapidly and overwhelm desirable vegetation. They can reduce crop yields, destroy beneficial native habitat, damage recreational opportunities, clog waterways, and diminish land values.

 To obtain a Lewis County Noxious Weed List or information about noxious weeds and the strategies used for their management, contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board office at 740-1215, (351 NW North Street, Courthouse, basement level), web site: http://lewiscountywa.gov/weedcontrol or direct correspondence to Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board, 351 NW North Street, MS: AES02, Chehalis, WA 98532-1900. 

Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board meetings and educational activities are conducted periodically throughout the year.  The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these programs to gain a better understanding of noxious weeds.