1. Poison Hemlock

    Conium maculatum Poison Hemlock - Very tall biennial that can grow up to around 12 feet in height. Stems will have purple splotches that help with identification.Leaves: Leaves are fern-like, toothed and finely divided. Look very similar to wild carrot leaves.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-August. Flowers are small, white, and occur in 4–8-inch umbrella-shaped clusters.Habitat: Plant is highly adaptive, but prefers rich, moist soil.Weed Classification: B SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?The entire plant is toxic to animals and humans. Contains poisonous alkaloids, such as coniine. Poison Hemlock can spread quickly and infest large areas.Poison Hemlock should not be burned, …


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


  2. Eggleaf Spurge

    Euphorbia oblongata Eggleaf Spurge - Upright perennial growing about 3 feet tall. Has a woody, branched taproot. Plant stems covered in fine white hairs.Leaves: Alternate and hairless leaves that are oblong and finely toothed. Prominent midvein is visible.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-July. Clustered flowers with a few male flowers and one female flower. Clusters have yellow bracts (scales) at their base followed by a whorl of yellowish green leaves.Habitat: Typically found in damp meadows, streambanks, shadow woodlands, dry hillsides, roadsides, and waste areas.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Originally introduced as a garden ornamental. This plant is invasive and …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:46 a.m.


  3. Oxeye Daisy

    Leucanthemum vulgare Oxeye Daisy - A perennial, herbaceous plant growing 1-3 feet tall.Leaves: Leaves are alternate and lance-shaped, with toothed or lobed edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-October. Single flowerhead at the end of the stem. It has many white ray-flowers, creating the "petals," and yellow disc-flowers in the middle.Habitat: Found in grasslands, overgrazed pastures, waste areas, meadows, roadsides, railroad ROWs, yards, and fields.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It can aggressively invade fields and decrease plant diversity. It decreases crop yield and has rhizomes with adventitious roots.Oxeye Daisy is very common in Lewis County. It can be hard to …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.


  4. Rush Skeletonweed

    Chondrilla juncea Rush Skeletonweed - A perennial that grows 1-5 feet tall. It has a long slender taproot that can grow 7 feet in length.Leaves: Basal leaves are lobed and slightly curved towards the leaf base. The stems have very few leaves that are smaller and have smooth edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July-September. Flowers consist of many yellow ray flowers and are either single or clustered. They are about 1/2 inch in diameter with green bracts (scales) underneath.Habitat: Can be found in pastures, rangeland, cropland, roadsides, open and disturbed areas.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Rush Skeletonweed can …


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 3:36 p.m.


  5. Himalayan Knotweed

    Persicaria wallichii Himalayan Knotweed - A clumping perennial with hollow stems and creeping rhizomes. It grows about 6 feet in height.Leaves: Leaf shape is elongated compared to other knotweeds and are around 5-12 inches in length. They are leathery and alternate along the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July-October. Whiteish pink flowers that are fragrant grow at the tips of branches.Habitat: Grows in disturbed, moist sites like roadsides, riparian, and wetland areas.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?This plant vigorously grows into dense stands that overtake native vegetation and alter ecosystems. It can survive severe floods and spread plant …


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 4:16 p.m.


  6. Facilities Call for Bids

    Current Projects: June 30, 2023 Community Development Sheetrock and Painting Project #31-2102-SRP Lewis County is soliciting bids from the Small Works Roster for the provision and installation of gypsum wallboard and interior painting of an office space at 125 NW Chehalis Ave. in Chehalis WA.Call for BidsDesign DrawingsProject Manual Vol1Project Manual Vol 2Floorplan June 13, 2023 Rainier Block Site Improvements Lewis County is soliciting bides for the Rainier Block Site Improvements Project.Bid PacketDesign DrawingsDesign Specifications - RevisedBid Q&A December 20, 2022 Historic Courthouse Masonry Restoration Project Lewis County is solicitiong bids for the Historic Courthouse Masonry Restoration Project. Bids are …


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.


  7. New Request for Proposals - 2020 Tire Collection Service Provider

    A new RFP has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The proposals are due Friday, May 22, 2020 no later than 3:00 pm.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders lists here.


    Public Works - April 28, 2020, 7:52 a.m.


  8. Morton transfer station accepts household chemicals today

    Residential customers can drop off unwanted/leftover household cleaners, and lawn, garden and pool chemicals. They can also drop off up to five gallons of motor oil, up to five gallons of antifreeze and up to 10 burned out fluorescent bulbs.


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:39 p.m.


  9. Appraisal Department

    State law requires assessors to value property at 100% of its true and fair market value in money, according to the highest and best use of the property. All real and personal property is subject to tax unless specifically exempted by law.Real PropertyPersonal Property


    Assessor - Jan. 7, 2015, 11:04 a.m.


  10. Appeal Information, Instructions and Forms

    Civil and Criminal Cases Appeal Instructions Handout Civil and Criminal Appeal Forms Notice of AppealDesignation of Record on Appeal Small Claim Cases Small_Claim_Appeal_Instructions_2025 (7) Small Claim Appeals Forms Notice of Appeal from a Small Claim JudgmentProof of Service


    District Court - March 6, 2013, 10:30 a.m.