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Buffalobur
Solanum rostratum Buffalobur - An annual plant growing around 1.5-3 feet tall, covered in spines and hairs.Leaves: Alternate leaves 2-6 inches long. Leaves are irregularly cut into 5-7 lobes and are very prickly.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-September. 3-15 flowers per flower cluster. Flowers are bright yellow, 5 lobed, flat, and circular shaped about an inch across.Habitat: Found in fields, overgrazed pastures, yards, road sides, waste areas, barn yards, it can grow in sandy soil, dry soil, and rich moist soil.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Buffalobur is toxic to livestock, and spreads easily in pastures and fields outcompeting desired …
Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.
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Oxeye Daisy
Leucanthemum vulgare Oxeye Daisy - A perennial, herbaceous plant growing 1-3 feet tall.Leaves: Leaves are alternate and lance-shaped, with toothed or lobed edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-October. Single flowerhead at the end of the stem. It has many white ray-flowers, creating the "petals," and yellow disc-flowers in the middle.Habitat: Found in grasslands, overgrazed pastures, waste areas, meadows, roadsides, railroad ROWs, yards, and fields.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It can aggressively invade fields and decrease plant diversity. It decreases crop yield and has rhizomes with adventitious roots.Oxeye Daisy is very common in Lewis County. It can be hard to …
Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.
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Blackberry (Himalayan & Cutleaf)
Rubus armeniacus & Rubus laciniatus Himalayan Blackberry Himalayan Blackberry Cutleaf Blackberry Cutleaf Blackberry Himalayan Blackberry - A rambling, evergreen, perennial, woody shrub with stout, hook-thorned stems.Leaves: Leaves are palmately compounded with 3-5 leaflets (5 is most common). Leaves have slightly toothed margins.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-August. Flower clusters generally have between 5-20 flowers that have 5 petals and are white to rose in color.Habitat: Grows in a variety of habitats including forests, roadsides, railroad tracks, logged lands, field margins, and riparian areas.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Himalayan Blackberry is very hard to control after a serious infestation has …
Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.
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Group A
These are water supplies that regularly serve 15 or more residential connections, 25 or more people per day for 60 or more days per year, or 1000 people for two days or more per year. Group A systems are regulated by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) under WAC 246-290; Lewis County has an agreement with the State on Group A projects to administer and review WAN's and Well Site Inspections (see permitting and applications below).If you are interested in developing or revising a Group A system contact WSDOH at (360) 236-3030. For information on Group A Systems see …
Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:53 p.m.
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Traffic Engineering & Control
The Traffic Division is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the county road network.Call (360) 740-1305 to Report Missing, Damaged, or Vandalized Signs or call 911 after hours.The Traffic Engineering Section investigates the existing conditions, models conditions and alternate scenarios, and recommends solutions - often by use of appropriate traffic control devices. The Traffic Control Section is responsible for the creation, installation, and maintenance of the traffic control devices.To protect the traveling public, the Traffic Control Section maintains a 24 hour callout response to ensure all stop sign and other traffic control devices are installed …
Public Works - May 5, 2009, 3:45 p.m.
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Small Works Roster - Facilities
If you would like your business to be considered for jobs contracted out by Facilities, please utilize the following information.To be placed on Lewis County Small Works Roster which is utilized both by Facilities and Public Works, in addition to being viewable by other municipalities and or individuals, please use the following application and resources to apply and find out more. Applications must be renewed every two years.Small works rosterSmall Works ApplicationProceduresBOCC Resolution* Any municipality utilizing this small works roster needs to contact Zelma Hammer at (360) 740-2612.Per reporting requirements of RCW 39.04.200, the above list is the usage of …
Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.
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25-295 Amend Pacific Mountain Workforce ILA with Thurston, Pacific, Mason and Grays Harbor counties.
Please see the attached agreement.
Commissioners - March 25, 2026, 11:53 a.m.
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Open Public Meeting Act Training
In partnership with the Washington State Attorney General's Office, this course is provided for commissioners and board members to help meet an important training requirement of the Open Government Trainings Act. Commissioners and board members are required to complete this training every 4 years and submit a certificate of completion to the respective clerk.Training steps:Watch this video in its entirety: Open Public Meetings Act Training (18 minutes)Watch this video in its entirety: Public Records Act Training (30 minutes)Download a copy of this certificate.Sign it to self-certify your achievement.Provide a copy to the clerk in case of an audit.
Community Development - Jan. 29, 2024, 10:06 a.m.
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Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1
Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners.The governing board of the LCSWDD …
Solid Waste - June 22, 2021, 12:10 p.m.
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Rush Skeletonweed
Chondrilla juncea Rush Skeletonweed - A perennial that grows 1-5 feet tall. It has a long slender taproot that can grow 7 feet in length.Leaves: Basal leaves are lobed and slightly curved towards the leaf base. The stems have very few leaves that are smaller and have smooth edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July-September. Flowers consist of many yellow ray flowers and are either single or clustered. They are about 1/2 inch in diameter with green bracts (scales) underneath.Habitat: Can be found in pastures, rangeland, cropland, roadsides, open and disturbed areas.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Rush Skeletonweed can …
Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 3:36 p.m.