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Septic System Forms
Permits New Construction permit: Minimal requirements include the completion of a Sewage Permit/Evaluation Application, Site Application Project plan, and Permission to Enter form.The Site Application Project Plan: Certain information is critical to being able to evaluate a proposed onsite sewage system. These include,The source of drinking water supply,size of the parcel,type and use of building being constructed,location of existing and proposed utilities, anda dimensioned site plan showing proposed initial system, the reserve area, soil logs and other soil tests, general topography and/or slope, drainage characteristics including streams, ponds, and wetlands, and any existing or proposed easements or encumbrances.A total of …
Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 2:08 p.m.
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Oriental Clematis
Clematis orientalis Oriental Clematis - A moderately vigorous, climbing shrub that forms a mass of stems and grows upwards of 27 feet long.Leaves: Opposite on stems, pinnately compound with 5-7 leaflets.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-December. Can be single flowers or flower clusters. Generally, they have 4 yellow/green sepals that look like petals.Habitat: Found in gullies, riverbanks, streambanks, roadsides, open woods, steep hillsides, and irrigation canals.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Can establish in a variety of habitats and forms dense infestations which can kill small plants and trees. Can be extremely difficult to control, once established.Clematis can be found …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.
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LEOFF Board
The LEOFF Disability Board was created pursuant to RCW 41.26.110 to establish uniform methods of procedure for the conduct of the business as established by state law. It is comprised of five members, one representing the legislative body of the county; one representing the legislative body of the cities and towns, one representing fire fighters, one representing law enforcement officers, and one member at large who is selected by the other board members. Board members serve two-year terms and are not limited to the number of terms. For more information view the LEOFF Board Rules and Regulations Manual or call …
Commissioners - Feb. 10, 2020, 3:46 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.
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Giant Hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum Giant Hogweed - A perennial, or sometimes biennial, plant capable of growing 15-20 feet tall. Stout dark reddish-purple splotched stems and leaf stalks.Leaves: Leaves can grow up to 5 feet wide, and they are deeply cut/lobed and sharply toothed edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-August. Flower clusters can grow 2.5 feet wide and are umbrella shaped with many small white flowers.Habitat: Can grow in a variety of habitats, but primarily found along roadsides, rights-of-way, vacant lots, streams, and rivers.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Due to the plant's height, it forms dense canopies that outcompete native species. Plants …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.
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About Risk Management
The Risk Management Department administers the County's self-insurance and claims programs. Risk Management's mission is to provide loss prevention and control programs and consultation, direction, insurance, and claims management services to Lewis County elected officials and departments to reduce or eliminate losses to property, liability, personnel, and net income.We believe that:Accidents and Injuries are preventableSafety can be managedSafety is an individual responsibilitySafety is a way of lifeNothing is more important than employee safetyRisk Management's primary activities are:Risk consultingInsurance procurement above self-insured retention levelsLewis County Self-Insured Fund management and financing for self-insured retention levelsAdministration of workers' compensation and unemployment claims (in …
Risk Management - Feb. 22, 2013, 1:38 p.m.
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Visitation Information
To sign up please go to HOMEWAV to set up an account. - Please register as soon as possible as it could take up to 72 hours (not including weekends/holidays) to be approved. Homewav has created a new multi-factor authentication process when visitors create a new account. This is to ensure the person creating the account is who they say they are. There are three ways a person can get their verification code: Text message, phone call or email. Para inscribirse por favor vaya al página de HOMEWAV y hacer una cuenta. Por favor inscribirse lo más pronto posible porque …
Sheriff - Jan. 4, 2016, 10:54 a.m.
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Apartment/Multifamily Recycling
Apartment residents can recycle the items shown above Recycling at apartment complexes is typically a decision made by the property manager or the complex owner.The following items can be included in curbside recycling containers:***Please make sure all containers are empty, clean, and dry.***NewspaperMagazinesCorrugated CardboardOffice PaperSchool PaperJunk MailTin CansAluminum CansPlastic BottlesPlastic JugsPlastic dairy cupsIf you have questions, please call LeMay at 360-736-4769 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.
Solid Waste - April 14, 2023, 3:43 p.m.
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Milk Thistle
Silybum marianum Milk Thistle - A large, sparsely branched thistle growing up to 6 feet tall. Easy to identify, due to the leaf patterning.Leaves: Alternate, deeply lobed, and pointed leaves. Leaves have a very noticeable white and dark green marbling. The basal leaves can get up to 20 inches long and 10 inches wide.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-August. Rounded cluster of tubular flowers that have spine-tipped bracts (scales) around it.Habitat: Occurs in many places such as: overgrazed pastures, roadsides, waste areas, ditches, and disturbed areas.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It is an aggressive invader that can grow into …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.
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NOAA Weather Radio
Lewis County Emergency Management strongly recommends all citizens have a weather radio as part of their emergency preparedness kit. Weather radios are equipped with a special alarm tone feature that can sound an alert and give you immediate information about a life-threatening situation. During an emergency, the National Weather Service forecasters will interrupt routine weather radio programming and send out the special tone that activates weather radios in the listening area. The hearing and visually impaired also can get these warnings by connecting weather radios with alarm tones to other kinds of attention-getting devices like strobe lights, pagers, bed-shakers, personal …
Emergency Management - May 24, 2011, 2:43 p.m.