1. WSU AgWeatherNet: a tool to plan and manage farm operations

    The new Chehalis weather station that is part of the WSU AgWeatherNet system is a local resource for farmers and producers to plan and track weather conditions for weed control treatments and other farm management practices. The weather station was installed at the Chehalis Airport in February, 2016 to provide current and historical weather data. The data can be observed from a mobile phone or your desktop computer at http://weather.wsu.edu. Air temperature, windchill, dewpoint, wind direction, wind speed, soil temperature (2”, 8”), evapotranspiration, rain fall, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure and solar radiation is the weather data recorded on fifteen minute …


    Weed Control - March 1, 2016, 8:19 a.m.

  2. Sheriff Marine Patrol

    The Lewis County Sheriff's Office marine patrol unit and education program was created in the early 1980's in response to the increasing amount of recreational boaters. As recreational boating increased, so did the responsibilities of the marine unit. Today our primary responsibilities are education and enforcement. The Sheriff's Office has two lake vessels, a 20 foot Almar, and a 21 foot N.River. We have two primary inland lakes that we patrol: Lake Mayfield (2,250 sq. acres) and Riffe Lake (11,830 sq. acres). There are several other bodies of water including Mineral Lake, Lake Scanewea, and the Chehalis and Cowlitz Rivers. …


    Sheriff - March 27, 2013, 8:21 a.m.

  3. Invasive Plant Alert; False-brome

    From a distance, alien grasses will appear similar to native grasses on the Washington landscape. To identify which is which, even the seasoned weed warrior needs to move in closely and observe its special features. If you think you have False brome, (Brachyposium sylvaticum), on your property, read further to learn how to positively identify this very invasive grass species.At a distance, False brome appears as a bright-green clump of floppy leaves with seed spikes that droop noticeably. Both plant parts persist into the fall and early winter. Distinctly hairy leaf margins that are visible to the naked eye will …


    Weed Control - Aug. 3, 2018, 12:09 p.m.

  4. 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.

  5. Lewis County juvenile program connects local youth with mentors

    Lisa Leon, Lewis County Youth Mentorship Coordinator. CHEHALIS – Lewis County youth are receiving a profound, potentially life-changing gift from others in the community through the Lewis County Youth Mentorship Program. The Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center in Chehalis is where adult volunteers are being trained to best assist young people in conquering a variety of obstacles in their lives.The Lewis County Commissioners earmarked $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to support a countywide youth mentoring program through 2026.Fourteen volunteer mentors are trained, and have been matched with 20 local youth. In its infancy, the mentorship program has already …


    News Room - July 25, 2023, 8:36 a.m.

  6. Tansy ragwort

    Jacobaea vulgaris Tansy Ragwort - An herbaceous plant that can either be a winter annual, a biennial, or sometimes a perennial. Mowing may cause the plant to grow like a perennial.Leaves: Twice divided leaves, with leaf stems at the bottom of the plant, but a singular, unbranched, stalk towards the top of the plant. First year Tansy will have a basal clump, and afterwards the leaves are alternate.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June - August. Somewhat flat-topped clusters of yellow disk and ray flowers. Flowers have bracts (scales) with black tips.Habitat: Commonly found in open, disturbed areas like roadsides, pastures, fields, …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:49 a.m.

  7. Wild Carrot

    Daucus carota Wild Carrot - An upright, taprooted herb that grows about 1-4 feet in height. Can be an annual, a short-lived perennial, or a biennial.Leaves: Leaves are thin and fern-like. Leaf segments are lance or linear in shape with toothed edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-September. Flowers are in flat topped umbels and are small and white. The very middle of the umbel can have purple/darker flowers making it look like a black spot in the middle.Habitat: Commonly found in meadows, pastures, roadsides, waste areas, and yards.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It can spread easily and outcompetes …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.

  8. Yellowflag Iris

    Iris pseudacorus Yellowflag Iris - A perennial, herbaceous, aquatic plant, growing 2-3 feet in height.Leaves: Basal leaves are sword shaped and larger than the leaves found higher up the stem.Flowers: There can be few or many flowers near the tip of the stems. Flowers are white-dark yellow with purple markings. There are 3 petals and 3 sepals.Habitat: Most commonly found growing in very shallow water or mud. It can also grow along lake shores and slow-moving rivers. It tolerates a variety of conditions.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it a Noxious weed?It is an ornamental that has become a nuisance in …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 11:46 a.m.

  9. Deadline for Weed Board member applications


    Weed Control - Dec. 19, 2019, 2:28 p.m.

  10. Deadline for Weed Board Application Submittal


    Weed Control - Feb. 21, 2020, 9:31 a.m.