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Special Meeting Notice Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board
Click here for the Advisory Board agenda.Click here for the Advisory Board's special meeting notice.
Public Health - April 6, 2022, 12:08 p.m.
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Yellow Flag Iris
Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris - Perennial invasive ornamental that grows 2-3 feet tall, is considered toxic to herbivores and contains a skin-irritating sap.Leaves: Broad, flat sword-shaped basal leaves that reduce in size going up the stemFlower: Multiple flowers appear at stem terminals, can be pale to dark yellow, have 3 sepals and 3 petals with its petals shorter than its sepals. Blooms visible May - July.Habitat: Grows in wetlands along the margins of lakes and slow moving rivers. It is most commonly found in shallow water or mud such as those in wet ditches.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it …
Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 12:12 p.m.
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State Extends Timeline for Retail Food Code Revision Input
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Washington State Board of Health (BOH) has extended the deadline for additional public input into changes to the state’s Retail Food Code (WAC 246-215). Public comment will now be accepted until September 29, 2020.BOH is required by law to update the Retail Food Code periodically to ensure it addresses current foodborne illness risks and best methods of prevention. These are the rules that apply to all food-permitted establishments in Washington State, including restaurants, delis, schools, and even food vendors at fairs and festivals.Information about this process, proposed changes, and how you can provide …
Environmental Health - Aug. 27, 2020, 4:53 p.m.
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Senior / Disabled Persons Exemption
If you are a senior citizen or disabled person in need of property tax assistance, you may be able to take advantage of the property tax exemption program.For information on the Washington State Department of Revenue's guidelines for the Senior/Disabled Person's Exemption click here for the Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons publication. Once the exemption is granted, it does not need to be repaid. Eligibility Requirements Age or Disability By December 31 of the assessment year, you must be any of the following:At least 61 years of age.At least 57 years of age and the surviving …
Assessor - Dec. 9, 2015, 4:50 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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Civil
COVID-19 NOTICE - STATE & FEDERAL PROCLAMATIONSThe State of Washington mandates all County Sheriff's Offices maintain a Civil Division. It is the duty of the Sheriff to execute the service of process, orders of the courts, and of judicial officers, when delivered to the Sheriff for that purpose. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for service of various court documents when a fee is paid, such as: summons, complaints, criminal and civil subpoenas, petitions, notice of claims, family court orders, various types of protection orders (no fee for DV, Sexual Assault, Stalking or Vulnerable Adult protection orders), and numerous …
Sheriff - March 17, 2015, 12:20 p.m.
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Earth Day – Invasive Weed Control
Earth Day – Invasive Weed Control Here is an opportunity to pay back Mother Nature. Friends of Seminary Hill Natural Area will be hosting their annual work day to do maintenance to the Natural Area in Centralia. The event will take place on Saturday, April 23 at 10:00 AM. Location: Seminary Hill Natural Area Parking lot off of East Locust Street & Barner Drive. There are many opportunities for all ages to help, with varying degrees of difficulty and exertion (trail bed maintenance, ivy & blackberry cutting/pulling, spreading bark and gravel, debris/litter removal etc.) Some tools and gloves are provided, …
Weed Control - April 13, 2016, 9:31 a.m.
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*BOCC Business Agenda
Please see the attached agenda.Please note that effective March 2, the commissioners' weekly Business Meeting will move to 2 p.m. Tuesdays.
Commissioners - Feb. 5, 2021, 3:38 p.m.
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Eurasian Watermilfoil
Myriophyllum spicatum Eurasian Watermilfoil- a fully submerged escaped ornamental perennial that readily alters aquatic ecosystems by multiplying quickly and blocking sun with dense "floating" mats.Leaves: Feather-like leaves occur in whorls of 4 on a red stem. Each leaf can have 12+ leaflet pairs.Flowers: Tiny pink-reddish flowers appear as terminal spikes. Male and female flowers appear on the same plant.Habitat: Highly adaptable to any freshwater body including streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and ditches. Has been found as deep as 10 meters.Classification: B SelectThis aquatic weed is confirmed to be present in Carlisle lake, Riffe & Mayfield lakes (and the downstream portions …
Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2022, 11:01 a.m.
