1. Consider the Weed Wrench

    If a small population of invasive Scotch broom inhabits a portion of your land, consider controlling it with the use of a Weed Wrench. Scotch broom is that evergreen shrub that will begin blooming with bright yellow flowers in the next few weeks. The plant is easily extracted with human power and a tool called a Weed Wrench that grips the base of the plant tightly and pulled from the soil, when the handle is levered over. Larger populations of broom should consider other control methods including selective herbicides to manage this noxious weed. Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed …


    Weed Control - May 3, 2011, 2:22 p.m.

  2. Addendum added to Call for Bids: Prelevel & Overlays - 5/18/09

    Addendum added, June 3rdLewis County Public Works has announced an opportunity to provide the materials and labor for the 2009 Countywide Prelevel and Overlay Project.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here to go to our new Call for Bids website. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.


    Public Works - June 16, 2009, 6:46 p.m.

  3. Forest Threats

    A new special report by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute emphasizes the important role of scientific forest management in helping protect Oregon’s forests from multiple threats, including fire, insects and disease. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board encourages you to take a look at the report and the video about the impact that invasive plant species have on our forests. The report does an excellent job in describing the impact that noxious weeds have on our forests. The 16-page Forest Threats report explores how human activity has affected forests, such as the negative impacts of invasive species and climate …


    Weed Control - Jan. 21, 2016, 12:37 p.m.

  4. Litter Clean-up Programs

    Adopt-A-Road Program The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility's Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of a community, neighborhood, or park. Lewis County Community Litter Program The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility, operates a litter pick-up program that uses inmate labor from the Lewis County Jail.


    Solid Waste - Sept. 6, 2022, 4:42 p.m.

  5. New additions to Washington State Noxious Weed List

    New additions to the 2016 Washington State Noxious Weed List The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board at its Nov. 3, 2015 meeting in Wenatchee adopted changes to the 2016 weed list. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will consider and adopt changes to the County Weed List at their February 16, 2016 public hearing and meeting. More information about the Weed list is available by contacting the Weed Program at 360 740 1215. The three new additions to the Class C, 2016 state noxious weed list includes: English hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a long-lived small tree that has …


    Weed Control - Jan. 5, 2016, 9:29 a.m.

  6. Emergency Preparedness

    Communities throughout the Pacific Northwest are subject to many potential natural and man-made disasters. While we hope that such occurrences never happen, it has been shown time and time again that being prepared for disasters is wise and prudent.Ready.gov provides disaster planning guides for families, communities and businesses. Ready.gov is a good starting point for anyone interested in planning ahead for disasters. Here we have informational materials available from the Washington State Military Department/Emergency Management Division in PDF format available for downloading.For further information about natural or man-made disasters or disaster preparedness planning, please contact Lewis County Emergency Management, or …


    Emergency Management - Aug. 25, 2014, 11:25 a.m.

  7. Segregation Mapping

    The Lewis County Segregation/Mapping processes recorded deeds and other conveyance instruments for real property to verify recorded legal descriptions, create, segregate and combine tax parcels. The County Geographic Information System (GIS) database is updated and kept at a current status. The Department updates ownership on all real estate transfers. The method of acquiring title is determined, ownership and legal descriptions are verified, and land area computed when necessary. The department must have current knowledge of property tax rules, be familiar with the appraisal process and all assessment records, in addition to exemption related activities affecting real - personal property The …


    Assessor - March 5, 2012, 12:19 p.m.

  8. Community Development Staff Directory

    If you are unsure who you need to contact, please use the "Contact Us" button on the left side of the page. This will allow us to forward your inquiry to the correct personnel. Permit CenterBrad ClarkPermit Technician Leadbradley.clark@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2611Mollie HurtPermit Technicianmollie.hurt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1411Jennifer CervantesPermit Technicianjennifer.cervantes@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2615Katie JohnsonPermit Techniciankatie.johnson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2782Planning DepartmentKaren WitherspoonSenior Project Plannerkaren.witherspoon@lewiscountywa.govNatalie KamienieckiSenior Long Range Plannernatalie.kamieniecki@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2606Preston PinkstonPlanner IIpreston.pinkston@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1389Tara SnelsonAssistant Plannertara.snelson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2602Weston Floro-HagemanAssistant Plannerweston.floro-hageman@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-3379 Building & Fire SafetyDoyle SanfordBuilding Official / Fire Marshal / Floodplain Managerdoyle.sanford@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2696Mike JohnstonPlans Examinermichael.johnston@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2773Jordan PanteleeffBuilding Inspectorjordan.panteleeff@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1285Neal BahrtBuilding Inspectorneal.bahrt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1184Chris CollinsBuilding Inspectorchris.collins@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1474Smokey PadgettCode Compliance Officersmokey.padgett@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-3372AdministrationMindy BrooksCommunity Development Directormindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.govSarah Hensley Office Managersarah.hensley@lewiscountywa.govMegan SathreAdministrative AssistantKylie PeckhamOffice Assistant Senior


    Community Development - Sept. 29, 2021, 12:04 p.m.

  9. WSDOT TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Closures of SR 508 no longer in effect

    Full closures of SR 508 start Monday, Sept. 20 & extend thru Oct 1 MORTON – Drivers on SR 508 near Mosswood Road (milepost 29.8) will encounter full daytime closures of the highway the next few weeks for an ongoing erosion repair and prevention project. SR 508 will be fully closed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 through Friday, Oct 1 while crews use a large crane to set the major pieces of an erosion prevention structure in place. SR 508 must be closed during this work because the 180-ton crane takes up both …


    Public Works - Dec. 30, 2010, 1:24 p.m.

  10. Request for Proposals - On-Call Material Testing Services 2020-2021 on Federally Funded Projects

    A new Request for Proposals has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The proposals are due Aug 28, 2020 by 12:30 pm. The RFP's can be delivered by mail, email (Geoff.soderquist@lewiscountywa.gov), or dropped off in person to:Lewis County Public WorksAttn. Tim Fife, County Engineer2025 NE Kresky AveChehalis, WA, 98532Proposals received after the response deadline will not be considered.Direct questions & inquiries regarding this RFP to:Geoff Soderquist, Assistant County EngineerPhone: 360.740.1175geoff.soderquist@lewiscountywa.govThe doors to the Public Works building are currently locked but you can ring the bell to drop off or use the drop box in the …


    Public Works - Aug. 18, 2020, 11:14 a.m.