1. Vector Control

    Vector control is any method to reduce or eradicate the carriers of pathogens (e.g. virus or parasite), of which animals are the carriers. Pathogen carriers include mammals, birds or arthropods, mosquitoes, and other insects. For more information, call Bill Teitzel at 360-740-1261.For all animal bites or exposures from an animal to a person, we recommend seeking medical attention and then filling out the Lewis County Animal Bite/Exposure Report and submitting to our office.If you have questions regarding an encounter with a bat or what to do if you find a bat please click on the link for Bat Exposure FAQ's.Public …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  2. Blackberry (Himalayan & Cutleaf)

    Rubus armeniacus & Rubus laciniatus Himalayan Blackberry Himalayan Blackberry Cutleaf Blackberry Cutleaf Blackberry Himalayan Blackberry - A rambling, evergreen, perennial, woody shrub with stout, hook-thorned stems.Leaves: Leaves are palmately compounded with 3-5 leaflets (5 is most common). Leaves have slightly toothed margins.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-August. Flower clusters generally have between 5-20 flowers that have 5 petals and are white to rose in color.Habitat: Grows in a variety of habitats including forests, roadsides, railroad tracks, logged lands, field margins, and riparian areas.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Himalayan Blackberry is very hard to control after a serious infestation has …


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

  3. 2019 Budget

    2019 Adopted Budgets General Fund - ExpendituresGeneral Fund - Revenues1010 Emergency Management1030 Veterans Relief1040 Social Services1050 Law Library1060 Southwest Washington Fairgrounds1070 Communications E9111090 Drug Control1080 Treasurer's O & M1100 CD-MH-TC Mental Health Sales Tax1120 Noxious Weed Control Services1170 Roads1210 Community Development1220 Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Authority1250 Chehalis River Basin Sub Zone Dist.(River Gauge Maint.)1260 Cowlitz River Basin Sub Zone1280 Paths & Trails1300 Distressed Counties .09 Sales and Use Tax1320 E-Reet Technology1370 Crime Victim Witness1380 Dispute Resolution1450 Dispute Resolution Center1470 Dispute Resolution Court Facilitator1500 Grant Award1580 Election Reserve1590 Auditor's O & M1600 Criminal Drug Investigation Trust1900 Public Health1980 Tourism Promotion2090 …


    Budget - Oct. 11, 2018, 2:03 p.m.

  4. Sheriff Employment

    Lewis County has partnered with Public Safety Testing (PST) to provide application services and testing for citizens interested in applying for a Lewis County Sheriff's Office entry-level Deputy Sheriff and/or Corrections Deputy position.To complete an application and schedule testing with PST, click on the corresponding link below:Deputy Sheriff: https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/departments/lewis-county-sheriffs-office/LCSO-DeputyCorrections Deputy: https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/departments/lewis-county-sheriffs-office/LCSO-CO-DeputyLateral applicants for Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Deputy are encouraged to apply by contacting the Background Investigator at 360-740-1350.Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Background Investigator at Kevin.Dickey@lewiscountywa.gov. BRIEF SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES & SALARY RANGE DEPUTY SHERIFF:Lewis County Deputies perform work under general supervision that …


    Sheriff - March 2, 2016, 4:36 p.m.

  5. 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.

  6. Emergency Preparedness

    Communities throughout the Pacific Northwest are subject to many potential natural and man-made disasters. While we hope that such occurrences never happen, it has been shown time and time again that being prepared for disasters is wise and prudent.Ready.gov provides disaster planning guides for families, communities and businesses. Ready.gov is a good starting point for anyone interested in planning ahead for disasters. Here we have informational materials available from the Washington State Military Department/Emergency Management Division in PDF format available for downloading.For further information about natural or man-made disasters or disaster preparedness planning, please contact Lewis County Emergency Management, or …


    Emergency Management - Aug. 25, 2014, 11:25 a.m.

  7. Report An Infestation

    Report Weeds Here (<-- Click link)Citizens can report noxious weeds infestations utilizing the link above.If you are uncertain about ID, please take several photos of leaves, flowers, branches and entire plant, and send to weeds@lewiscountywa.gov or consult the state board online resource found here: Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board.


    Weed Control - April 6, 2023, 11:32 a.m.

  8. 2012 Budget

    2012 Budget for Lewis County, Washington PDF file Budget Summary & MessageCounty Government Organizational Chart/Guide to LC Government Budget PurposeCalendar Financial Structure Fund Structure/Funds by Type Accomplishments & Strategic Plan Goals Budget & Property Tax Resolutions Financial Forecast Current Expense All Funds Revenues & Expenditures by Elected Office & DepartmentAssessorAuditorBudget/FiscalCapital Facilities Central Services Chehalis/Centralia Airport Clerk CommissionersCommunity Development CoronerDistrict Court Human ResourcesProsecutorPublic Health Public Works Risk ManagementSheriff Superior Court TreasurerWeed Control WSU Extension Capital Budget Roads Land AcquisitionVader Water System Improvements Capital Facilities Packwood & South County Airport AppendicesAppendix A - Welcome to Lewis County/What's Happening in LC/Elected Officials/Statistics Appendix …


    Budget - April 3, 2012, 9:44 a.m.

  9. 2011 Budget

    Download the Entire 2011 Budget, or continue below to download individual sections.2011 Budget for Lewis County, WashingtonBudget SummaryBudget Summary & Message County Government Organizational Chart/Guide to LC Government Budget PurposeCalendar Financial Structure Fund Structure/Funds by Type Accomplishments & Strategic Plan Goals Budget & Property Tax Resolutions Financial Forecast Current Expense All FundsRevenues & Expenditures by Elected Office & DepartmentAssessorAuditorBudget/FiscalCapital Facilities Central Services Chehalis/Centralia Airport Clerk CommissionersCommunity Development CoronerDistrict Court Human ResourcesProsecutorPublic Health Public Works Risk ManagementSheriff Soil & Water Conservation Superior Court TreasurerWeed Control WSU ExtensionCapital Budget Roads Land AcquisitionVader Water System Improvements Capital Facilities Packwood & South County Airport …


    Budget - March 23, 2011, 3:05 p.m.

  10. Curlyleaf Pondweed

    Potamogeton crispus Curlyleaf pondweed - The entire plant stays underwater, except for the flower stalk, and usually only grows in the spring before dying off in the late summer.Leaves: Leaves are alternate along the stem, submerged, and oblong in shape. They are also stiff with distinctly wavy edges and fine teeth.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-August. Flowers are very small and have 4 petal-like lobes.Habitat: Grows in shallow or deep water that can either be still or flowing and tolerates disturbances.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?This plant can form dense colonies on the surface that interfere with aquatic …


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 4:38 p.m.