1. 2019 Budget

    2019 Adopted Budgets General Fund - ExpendituresGeneral Fund - Revenues1010 Emergency Management1030 Veterans Relief1040 Social Services1050 Law Library1060 Southwest Washington Fairgrounds1070 Communications E9111090 Drug Control1080 Treasurer's O & M1100 CD-MH-TC Mental Health Sales Tax1120 Noxious Weed Control Services1170 Roads1210 Community Development1220 Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Authority1250 Chehalis River Basin Sub Zone Dist.(River Gauge Maint.)1260 Cowlitz River Basin Sub Zone1280 Paths & Trails1300 Distressed Counties .09 Sales and Use Tax1320 E-Reet Technology1370 Crime Victim Witness1380 Dispute Resolution1450 Dispute Resolution Center1470 Dispute Resolution Court Facilitator1500 Grant Award1580 Election Reserve1590 Auditor's O & M1600 Criminal Drug Investigation Trust1900 Public Health1980 Tourism Promotion2090 …


    Budget - Oct. 11, 2018, 2:03 p.m.

  2. Winlock Community Recycle Event helps residents clean up

    Community Recycle Event at the old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or leftover cleaners, aerosol cans, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No paint or PaintCare items (Please check …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:49 a.m.

  3. Residents can recycle TVs, computers, motor oil and more

    Community Recycle Event at the Lewis County Road Shop, 111 Pleasant Valley Road, Winlock, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or leftover cleaners, aerosol cans, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No paint or PaintCare items (Please …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:21 a.m.

  4. The State Noxious Weed Law

    The term "noxious" is a legal term, rather than botanical or technical. It is used to describe non-native plants that have been introduced to Washington from other parts of the world and have a damaging impact on the local industries that rely on having a healthy ecosystem and plant community, such as agriculture, etc. Because of their aggressive growth and lack of natural enemies in the state, these species can be highly destructive, competitive, or difficult to control. Noxious weeds can reduce crop yields, destroy native plant and animal habitats, severely limit recreational opportunities, clog waterways, lower land values, create …


    Weed Control - Jan. 10, 2012, 3:02 p.m.

  5. Projects

    Eradication: Class A Noxious Weeds Class A noxious weeds are Lewis County Noxious Weed Control's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. Generally, these noxious weeds are either entirely absent in Washington State or are only present in a very limited distribution. As such, and as required by law, the management goal for these weed species is total eradication in all plant parts. Garlic mustard, Giant hogweed, False brome and Milk thistle are all examples of Class A noxious weeds that have become more common in the state in recent years and could conceivably arrive in Lewis County from …


    Weed Control - March 20, 2015, 1:11 p.m.

  6. Weed Identification

    Successful weed management starts with proper identification What is it? Is it noxious? Is it native? Is it poisonous? Is it even a weed?Weeds can fall under many different categories, and sometimes the same weed can be many of these at once! The first step in successful weed management is accurate identification and understanding of its life cycle. We are available to identify weeds both in the office and on site. There are also numerous resources online to help identify the weed in question, along with descriptions of feasible control options and methods, here are a few of our favorites:Washington …


    Weed Control - Sept. 27, 2019, 12:57 p.m.

  7. Info on Weed Species

    "Which list is which?" Every year, the Washington State Weed Board adopts a noxious weed list, which goes into effect on the first of January. In the following months, meaning the early months of each year, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopts its own, county-level, weed list. This list includes a number of Class A and B-Designate noxious weeds that are received by the county as orders from the state, and are required for control. In addition, the county Weed Board also has the option to select additional Class B & C weeds to the list that are …


    Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:50 a.m.

  8. Services

    Weed Identification The most common question we get: "What's this weed?"We love this question, but do ask that you provide us with a good, representative sample, or even a series of photographs of the weed you are concerned about. Samples that include flowers or fruit are often essential for positive identification. Photos should include both close-up, detailed and high-resolution pictures of the stem, nodes, flowers or fruits, as well as pictures taken further back to see the overall shape and size of the plant. You can drop the sample off at the weed office or email us a photo. From …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 2:14 p.m.

  9. Noxious Weed Board

    Mission Statement:It is the mission of the Noxious Weed Board to serve as responsible stewards of Lewis County land and agriculture, and to protect and preserve our ecological resources against the harms of noxious weeds. We endeavor to develop programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and residents, and carry out the mandate of the Washington State noxious weed law, the RCW 17.10. The county Noxious Weed Control Program provides consultation on weed prevention strategies, educational programming, technical assistance, enforcement actions, and a variety of other resources to help control or eradicate noxious weeds in our …


    Weed Control - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  10. 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.