1. FAQ's

    What are noxious weeds? "Noxious weed" is the traditional, legal term for invasive, non-native plants that are highly destructive, competitive, and difficult to control or eliminate. Noxious weeds can include non-native grasses, flowering plants, shrubs, and even trees. Noxious weeds can also include aquatic plants. Many noxious weeds started out as ornamental plants that eventually escaped the garden setting, while others were accidentally introduced through human travel and trade. Regardless of how they got to Washington State, all noxious weeds pose a serious threat to our economy, agriculture, local ecosystems, and wildlife habitats. Some noxious weeds are toxic to humans …


    Weed Control - April 12, 2016, 1:22 p.m.

  2. Do you have a weed, invasive weed, noxious weed?

    Do you have a weed, noxious weed, invasive weed or “superweed”?  Simple distinctions make all the difference. The Weed Science Society of America defines a weed as a plant that causes economic losses or ecological damage, creates health problems for humans or animals, or is undesirable where it is growing. Examples: Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.), Giant foxtail (Setaria faberii) and Common lambsquarter (Chenopodium album). A noxious weed is any plant designated by federal, state or local government officials as injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife or property. Once a weed is classified as noxious, authorities can implement quarantines and take …


    Weed Control - Feb. 29, 2016, 11:56 a.m.

  3. Lewis County Noxious Weed List 2015

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopted a new list for the 2015 field season. The new list includes four new weeds that were added by the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board. Ravenna grass, Saccharum ravennae (Class A), Pampas grass, Cortaderia selloana (Class C), Jubata grass, Cortaderia jubata (Class C) and Italian arum, Arum italicum (Class C) are the new additions to the list. Gardeners and landscapers may recognize the listing of Pampas grass or Jubata grass. Both have been planted and used in the landscape. Concern for these plants has developed as new seedling weeds have spread …


    Weed Control - March 12, 2015, 1:56 p.m.

  4. WEED BOARD MEETING

    Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board monthly meeting in the basement of the historic Chehalis courthouse at 351 NW North Street.. This meeting is open to the public.


    Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2019, 1:34 p.m.

  5. Quarterly Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting

    These board meetings are open to the public and if attendance is known, time will be made for public comment.General agenda includes an update from the noxious weeds program staff regarding staff changes, budget report, general program operation, education & outreach, field work and data management.August 2022 board meeting will be held at the Noxious Weed Control office located at:157 NW Chehalis ave, Chehalis WA 98532I. Call To OrderII. Adoption of MinutesIII. Introduction of GuestsIV. Coordinators ReportV. Other Business and InformationVI. Comments from Individual Members of the BoardVII. Comments from the AudienceVIII. Adjournment


    Weed Control - May 23, 2022, 10:55 a.m.

  6. Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting, March 15

    Special meeting to be held at the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Office, 157 NW Chehalis Ave.Please contact our office if you would like to attend this meeting virtually, or require special accommodations.


    Weed Control - March 10, 2021, 1:17 p.m.

  7. Noxious weeds are growing faster than you think!

    Noxious weeds are growing faster than you think! Multiple days of good spring weather in Western Washington may help pesky weeds get the jump on local farmers in their pastures, forest and gardens.  Germination of seed and growth of weeds are very temperature dependent. The optimum temperature for germination varies for individual weeds but many can germinate at low soil temperatures with adequate soil moisture. This is a combination of weather that is common to our area and will speed up the germination of weeds with the current warm trend. Control of annual and biennial weeds remains the same, with …


    Weed Control - March 9, 2015, 9:46 a.m.

  8. Public Notice. Announcement of Weed Board Appointments

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board has vacancies on its five-member board. The vacancies occurs in Weed District Four and Five. Nancy Toenyan, the current Board members for District Four and Victor Khvoroff of District Five have expressed a willingness to serve another term with the Weed Board. Both members’ terms ended on December 31, 2019.The Board member vacancies were published in the Chronicle and East County Journal in January and February of 2020.The Weed Board recommends that Nancy Toenyan of Mossyrock and Victor Khvoroff of Randle, be considered for appointment by the BOCC to the Lewis County Noxious …


    Weed Control - Feb. 21, 2020, 10:15 a.m.

  9. Public Notice

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board has vacancies on its five-member board. The vacancies occurs in Weed District Four and Five. Nancy Toenyan, the current Board members for District Four and Victor Khvoroff of District Five have expressed a willingness to serve another term with the Weed Board. Both members’ terms ended on December 31, 2019.The Board member vacancies were published in the Chronicle and East County Journal in January and February of 2020.The Weed Board recommends that Nancy Toenyan of Mossyrock and Victor Khvoroff of Randle, be considered for appointment by the BOCC to the Lewis County Noxious …


    Weed Control - Feb. 21, 2020, 10:11 a.m.

  10. Ongoing 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.