1. 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.

  2. Joint hearing to consider the adoption of the draft Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan update

    The Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan, a document required by Washington State law, RCW 70A.205.040. The law mandates each county prepare a comprehensive solid waste management plan, and update it periodically, is nearing its current update phase. With collaboration from the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee -- an advisory group to the Lewis County Commissioners, each city within Lewis County, and a consulting team from Herrera Environmental, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility has completed a draft update of the Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 24, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

  3. Mentor Information


    June 15, 2023, 8:06 a.m.

  4. *Wrap-Up / County Manager

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    Commissioners - May 23, 2025, 3:57 p.m.

  5. *Wrap-Up / County Manager Update

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    Commissioners - May 30, 2025, 3:47 p.m.

  6. *Wrap-Up /County Manager Update

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    Commissioners - June 6, 2025, 3:41 p.m.

  7. *Wrap-Up / County Manager Update

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    Commissioners - June 20, 2025, 4:23 p.m.

  8. *Wrap-Up/County Manager Update

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    Commissioners - Aug. 1, 2025, 4:04 p.m.

  9. *Wrap-Up / County Manager Update

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    Commissioners - Sept. 19, 2025, 4:20 p.m.

  10. 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.