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Tansy ragwort
Jacobaea vulgaris Tansy Ragwort - An herbaceous plant that can either be a winter annual, a biennial, or sometimes a perennial. Mowing may cause the plant to grow like a perennial.Leaves: Twice divided leaves, with leaf stems at the bottom of the plant, but a singular, unbranched, stalk towards the top of the plant. First year Tansy will have a basal clump, and afterwards the leaves are alternate.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June - August. Somewhat flat-topped clusters of yellow disk and ray flowers. Flowers have bracts (scales) with black tips.Habitat: Commonly found in open, disturbed areas like roadsides, pastures, fields, …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:49 a.m.
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Treasurer's Office Staff
Arny Davis Treasurer Noah Hudson Investment & Banking Officer Shelly Stewart Chief Deputy Treasurer Ellen Bray Revenue Deputy Accountant Michelle Norquist Accounting Specialist Danielle Breen Accounting Specialist Laura Rider Foreclosure Deputy Rhonda Kinswa Customer Service Deputy Taylor Toepelt Customer Service Deputy
Treasurer - March 28, 2017, 9:51 a.m.
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) and Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan
About SWAC The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) serves in an advisory capacity in the development of programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal and to review and comment upon proposed rules, policies, or ordinances prior to their adoption (RCW 70A.205.110). The SWAC also assists Lewis County Solid Waste Utility staff in the development of a five-year “Solid Waste Management Plan” to help guide how Lewis County manages garbage and recycling now, and into the future.SWAC members are citizens, members of public interest groups, professionals from the business and agricultural community, operators of solid waste collection …
Solid Waste - Oct. 20, 2020, 4:45 p.m.
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Inmate Commissary
The Lewis County Jail has a new commissary vendor and inmate financial system. Friends and family can go to www.jailatm.com to place money on their loved one's account. If you run into problems, you can call the Jailatm.com helpline at 870-627-5476How to add money to an inmate's account:Go to jailatm.comYou will be required to make an account in order to place money on an inmate's account. Once you have an account, sign in.Select Send Money Now buttonSelect the appropriate state and facilityEnter at least 3 characters of the resident's last name or their IDEnter your payment information and amount of …
Sheriff - May 15, 2013, 11 a.m.
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Eurasian Watermilfoil
Myriophyllum spicatum Eurasian Watermilfoil- a fully submerged escaped ornamental perennial that readily alters aquatic ecosystems by multiplying quickly and blocking sun with dense "floating" mats.Leaves: Feather-like leaves occur in whorls of 4 on a red stem. Each leaf can have 12+ leaflet pairs.Flowers: Tiny pink-reddish flowers appear as terminal spikes. Male and female flowers appear on the same plant.Habitat: Highly adaptable to any freshwater body including streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and ditches. Has been found as deep as 10 meters.Classification: B SelectThis aquatic weed is confirmed to be present in Carlisle lake, Riffe & Mayfield lakes (and the downstream portions …
Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2022, 11:01 a.m.
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RV Parks & Campground Code Update
Lewis County is updating development regulations related to RV Parks and Campgrounds. The draft amendments are available for public review. Materials BOCC2023-10-03 FINAL Ordinance 13482023-09-27 BOCC Staff Presentation2023-09-14 Notice of Hearing2023-09-12 DRAFT Ordinance 13482023-08-31 BOCC Staff ReportSEPASEP23-0026 DNSSEP23-0026 Environmental ChecklistSEP23-0026 Tracking SheetPlanning Commission2023-07-31 Letter of Transmittal2023-07-25 Planning Commission Staff Presentation2023-07-25 Planning Commission Meeting Notes2023-07-03 Planning Commission Staff Report2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 17.10, Definitions2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 17.144, RV Parks and Campgrounds2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 16.04, Definitions2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 17.30.460, Accessory Uses2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 17.42, Zoning Summary2023-07-03 Lewis County Code Chapter 16.14, Recreational Vehicle …
Community Development - May 18, 2023, 2:17 p.m.
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Planning Applications Under Review
The following table provides the notices, application documents and associated environmental reviews for active applications being processed by the Lewis County Planning Department. Land Use Applications File Number(s) Project Name Type Files SUP25-0001 / SEP25-0011 Good Crushing Inc – Mining Amendment Project Special Use To access files click HERE SUP25-0002 Roamers RV Park Project Special Use To access file click HERE SEP25-0021 / WCF25-0002 Harmoni Towers, Verizon WCF construction SEPA, Wireless Communication Facility, Appeal To access files click HERE AP25-00004 / SEP25-0027 City of Centralia Seminary Hill Water Reservoir Administrative Approval / SEPA To access files click HERE LP25-00001 / …
Community Development - Jan. 21, 2020, 4:42 p.m.
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Earthquake Awareness / Preparedness
“Drop, Cover, Hold” The Recommended Earthquake Protection MethodIn recent years, an E-mail has been circulating that describes the “triangle of life,” an alternative to the long-established “Drop, Cover, and Hold” advise. “Drop, Cover, Hold” is still the official recommendation in the United States by many experts including State Emergency Management, the Red Cross, and the Lewis County Division of Emergency Management.Earthquakes seldom cause complete building collapse in the United States. The greatest danger is from falling or flying objects. The “Drop, Cover, and Hold” technique is designed to provide the greatest protection from this type of situation.The “triangle of life” …
Emergency Management - Feb. 2, 2012, 7:31 a.m.
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Weed Control Contractors
There are several contractors and vendors available for hire within Lewis County that are qualified to work with landowners to control noxious and invasive weeds. What we provide here is not a comprehensive list, but a great place to start. A printer-friendly version is available here: Vendors.Chemical Control (Commercial Applicators)Washington Vegetation Management Services, LLC. (360) 304-9826 Notes: Only does herbicide application, mostly broadcast with tractor but also does backpack spraying. Has aquatic pesticide endorsement. Based out of Cinebar, WA.Wolbert's Landscape Management (360) 736-7214 office / (360) 259-6752 cell Notes: Only does herbicide application, mostly broadcast with tractor but also does …
Weed Control - Dec. 3, 2019, 1:14 p.m.
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Unpermitted Food Vendor
What is an Unpermitted Food Vendor? Unpermitted food vendors are people who are selling food on a cart, table, back of the car trunk, via social media, or from their home without a permit to operate from the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services - Environmental Health Division. The Washington State Retail Food Code requires that all individuals who provide food to the public obtain a permit to operate.Unpermitted Food VendorsWhen you buy meals online, you gamble with your health and safety. Unpermitted food vendors typically use kitchens that have not been inspected and consumers don’t know if the …
Environmental Health - Feb. 5, 2026, 2:54 p.m.