1. Invasive Pests, Weeds & Insects Workshop

    Invasive Pests, Weeds & Insects Workshop Hold the date for the upcoming workshop on weed & insect pest management. The program will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2012 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. The session will start at 8:30 AM and will wrap up at 12:30PM. Topics will include: management of woody plants and noxious weeds utilizing selective herbicides, new invading weeds and insect’s pests to Southwest Washington and refining your Integrated Pest Management Program. There is no cost for the program sponsored by the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and WSU Lewis County Extension. We would prefer …


    Weed Control - March 6, 2013, 11:11 a.m.

  2. Policeman's Helmet

    Impatiens glandulifera Policeman's Helmet - An herbaceous annual that is smooth and hairless. It can range from 3 - 10 feet tall.Leaves: Usually 3 leaves per node and are usually alternate, opposite, or whorled. Leaf shape is oblong to ovate to elliptic. About 6 inches long and sharply toothed margins.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July to September. Irregular flowers that are shaped similar to a British policeman's helmet. Color ranges from white to many shades of pink. Flowers have 5 petals (2 fused), 3 sepals (2 fused), and 5 stamens.Habitat: Partially shade tolerant. Found in lowland, riparian habitats such as moist …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.

  3. Vader Chipping Event

    The first annual Autumn Chips for Trails event will take place at McMurphy Park off Annonen Road in Vader from 9 a.m. to Noon on Oct. 9.The Vader Parks Board, volunteers and city staff will be collecting branches and brush for chipping during this time. The material will be chipped up and spread onto trails of the Vader park.During the event, Lewis County residents are permitted to drop off brush and branches to be chipped that are no larger than 5 inches in diameter. No trash, leaves, building materials or plastic bags will be accepted.Organizers will have a team of …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 6, 2021, 1:59 p.m.

  4. Hydrilla

    Hydrilla verticillata Hydrilla- Very similar in appearance to our native elodea (Elodea canadensis) and to Class B noxious weed Brazilian elodea (Egeria densa), this aquatic perennial is especially problematic in waterways and attempts to mechanically control will often perpetuate its spread.Hydrilla vs Native Elodea fact sheet from the New Jersey Water Supply AuthorityLeaves: Whorled formation of 3-10 (but most often 5) leaves with sharply toothed margins. There are often spines along the reddish midrib giving the plant a "velcro" feeling when pulled.Flowers: Transparent to white, female flowers with petals of 3 are attached to the stem tip by a slender …


    Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2022, 1:13 p.m.

  5. Gorse

    Ulex europaeus Gorse - A thorny perennial shrub that closely resembles Scotch Broom and can grow to be 10+ feet tall.Leaves: Leaves are small, dark green and trifoliate — having 3 thin leaflets. As they mature, they become spiny. The leaf axils also have spines.Flowers: Flowers bloom April - September. Bright yellow pea-like flowers form clusters near branch terminals.Habitat: Can grow in most habitats, but is especially prevalent in coastal environments.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed? Aside from "noxious" growth habits, gorse also creates large physical barriers and poses significant wildfire risk due to the concentration of …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:47 a.m.

  6. DAD Board Mock Hearing and Training

    The DAD Board Mock Hearing and Training will be held April 29, 2019, at 6PM in the BOCC Hearing Room. Agenda


    Public Health - April 26, 2019, 1:30 p.m.

  7. Community Development

    Flood InformationReport structural flood damage to the Lewis County Permit Center at 360-740-1146. See the links below for more resources during and after a flood. Monitor the SituationPlay it Safe During a FloodPlay it Safe After a FloodRepairing and Rebuilding After a Flood As of December 1st, New online permitting software is live!SmartGov allows the public to submit permit applications and monitor their status through an online portal. This is a big transition for staff and the public - please be kind as we work together to improve the permitting experience for everyone. For more information see the press release. …


    Community Development - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. Cancelled - Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board Monthly Meeting

    Please see the cancellation notice.There will be no Advisory Board monthly meeting on Thursday, December 7th.


    Public Health - Dec. 6, 2023, 3:42 p.m.

  9. Lewis County 2022 budget emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and various funds. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Oct. 25, 2022.

    Please see the attached resolution.


    Commissioners - Oct. 12, 2022, 4:38 p.m.

  10. *Lewis County Seniors Update

    Please see attached agenda.Zoom access for this meeting will open at 2:30 p.m. as posted on the attached agenda.The commissioners will join (and the meeting will begin) at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 2.


    Commissioners - Aug. 28, 2020, 1:23 p.m.