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Enlgish Ivy & Old Man's Beard
Hedera helix & Clematis vitalba English Ivy - Evergreen, perennial vine that can grow up trees and bushes or spread freely along the ground. Can grow 99 feet and the young plants can anchor to vertical surfaces.Leaves: Dark green, waxy leaves that are alternate along the stem. Young leaves are deeply lobed while older leaves are diamond to oval shaped.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-June. Only older plants flower and that can take up to 10 years. The flowers are greenish white and form umbrella-like clusters.Habitat: Commonly found in woodlands, forest edges, riparian areas, fields, hedgerows, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats. …
Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.
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That Cute Little Chick Can Make You Sick - March 2018
By Dr. Rachel Wood, Lewis County Health Officer That Cute Little Chick Can Make You Sick Salmonella bacteria are in the droppings of many chicks and ducklings Each year around Easter thousands of chicks and ducklings are welcomed into back yard family farms of all sizes. Baby birds may have Salmonella germs on their bodies, even when they are healthy and look clean. The germs also get on cages and other things the birds touch. When you handle chicks and ducklings, the germs can get on your hands and be spread to other people. If you have Salmonella bacteria on …
Public Health - March 1, 2018, 10:25 a.m.
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SHINY GERANIUM; small…but not cute!
The image of reddish stems dotted by small pink flowers makes the low-growing Shiny Geranium look attractive. It is however a weed that is considered noxious and is seriously unwelcomed in urban and rural household gardens and forests. Why? Because it thrives anywhere it can get started and will quickly crowd out natural and desired vegetation. One Shiny Geranium plant becomes many as its seeds are forcefully ejected when ripe, giving this annual weed an ability to move up hill and even into crevices of tree trunks and buildings. Once on the loose, its seeds may also …
Weed Control - May 16, 2018, 12:41 p.m.
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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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Surface Water / Utilities
The Surface Water / Utilities Section is responsible for the following functions: Reviewing applications of proposed developments for concerns impacting Public Works. Determining that stormwater submittals meet requirements of local stormwater regulations. Addressing drainage of public roads and right-of-ways. Providing hydrologic and hydraulic assistance within Public Works, and to other departments and programs. Obtaining agency environmental permits for Public Works projects. Evaluating adequate stormwater management measures to meet specific local, state, and federal requirements. Administering consultant contracts for specific water management and environmental projects. Applying for grants to fund surface water management and environmental project.
Public Works - May 5, 2009, 3:42 p.m.
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Budget
About Contact The Budget Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. Budget Historic Courthouse Rm 209 351 NW North St Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1198 Contact Budget Budget Services Every year the County is required by RCW 36.40.080 to adopt an annual budget. The process that culminates in budget adoption spans approximately seven months and is comprehensive and detailed. The Budget Department, under the direction of the County Manager, is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. During the budget process, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), County Manager, and …
Budget - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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Construction / Special Programs
The Construction and Special Programs Section is responsible for the following: Repair stream bank scour and erosion at bridges. Obtain regulatory agencies’ permits. Apply hydraulic techniques to stabilize and restore stream channels. Repair failed roadway prisms due to slides, sink holes, and waterway erosion. Coordinate repairs to river revetments by contractors and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Provide assistance as the Lewis County R.I.D. (Road Improvement District) Coordinator. Develop inventory systems to manage stream related problems. Test all materials for road and bridge construction projects. Provide Quality Assurance on all materials purchased by the County. Manage the Bridge Inspection …
Public Works - May 1, 2009, 4:18 p.m.
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Be Weed Aware: Poison hemlock, Poisonous to Humans, Livestock and Wildlife
Poison hemlock contains toxic compounds that make the entire plant poisonous to humans and livestock. Leaves, stems, seeds and roots all contain the toxic alkaloids making them poisonous. Toxic levels increase with plant maturity. Poisonings most commonly impact cattle, goats and horses. Nervousness, trembling and excessive salivation are noticeable symptoms exhibited by livestock that have recently eaten poison hemlock. Forage prepared as haylage or hay and containing Poison hemlock does little to reduce the plants toxicity. Poison hemlock grows 3-8 feet tall and may be found along field edges, urban alleys and areas where construction material has been disposed. The …
Weed Control - April 3, 2017, 10:33 a.m.
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Homeless and Housing Program
If you are homeless and in need of services, please contact Coordinated Entry at (360) 736-4339 The Salvation Army Centralia. 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) has adopted the new 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan. This 5-year plan serves as a guide for projects that use state and local funds to serve individuals experiencing homelessness and support affordable housing opportunities in our community.In collaboration with the Department of Commerce, the plan includes required components that guide us in reaching deliverables around reducing homelessness in Lewis County. The components are:1) Quickly identify …
Public Health - April 28, 2014, 2:18 p.m.
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District 3
Scott J. BrummerCounty Commissioner, District #3Term: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026Commissioner Scott Brummer says it’s a privilege to represent the people of East Lewis County. He has been a part of the Lewis County community for 30 years and says there is no better place to reside than in the State of Washington.Commissioner Brummer believes in retaining the core values of honesty, integrity, accountability and hard work at the center of county government. He is committed to ensuring responsive and efficient services to meet the needs of Lewis County residents. He maintains a vision of a thriving, rural …
Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:49 p.m.
