Aquatic Plant Management & Herbicide Permits – An Overview of WSDA & Ecology's Permit Requirements
Friday, January 21, 2022 - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Eligible for 2 WSDA Pesticide License CE Credits
Now by Zoom only!
This talk has been shifted to a Zoom-only format due to the rise in Omicron-related Covid infections and the request of local health officials, to keep both you and our presenters safe.
Coverage under Ecology’s Aquatic Plant and Algae Management general permit is usually required for chemical treatments to control aquatic noxious weeds, native nuisance aquatic plants, algae, and phosphorus. Several changes were made to this permit when it was updated in April 2021. This session will provide an overview of the permit, when coverage is needed or not, the application process, planning on a realistic timeline to get coverage, and monitoring and reporting requirements. Other topics will include related permits from the WSDA, such as the Noxious Weed Control permit, a demonstration of accessing SAW and applying for permit coverage, and details about the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and its programs.
Tentative Outline & Speakers
- Welcome, Introductions and orientation to Zoom (Charles)
- Getting audience input - role, years of experience, specific questions, concerns, or interests (Shawn)
- Presentation on NPDES permitting: an overview of aquatic pesticide permits, details on the Aquatic Plant and Algae Management general permit (Shawn)
- Short Break
- Presentation on WSDA Noxious Weed Control permit (Greg)
- Demonstrate the process of accessing SAW, applying for permit coverage (Leah Doyle, WSDA)
- Details of Noxious Weed Program in Lewis County (Charles)
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