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Scotch Broom
Cytisus scoparius Scotch Broom - Everyone's favorite noxious weed! A woody perennial shrub that has many branches. Plants can range from 3-10 feet tall.Leaves: Scotch Broom has few leaves. The upper leaves are simple with the lower leaves being 3 parted. Leaves are pointed at each end and can fall early in the year, leaving bare, green stems.Flowers: Flowers bloom from March through June. Typical pea family flowers in shape. Bright yellow in color with 5 petals.Habitat: Typically, can be found along roadsides, in pastures, grasslands, and open areas with recent soil disturbance.Weed Classification: B SelectWhy is it a Noxious …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.
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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.
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Quick Info Series
Our Quick Info Series provides information on topics that we commonly hear questions and concerns about from community members. If there are additional topics you would like to learn more about, please email us at communityservicesdivision@lewiscountywa.gov Active Tuberculosis DiseaseActive TB - English Avian InfluenzaAvian Influenza - Protect Your Flock - English CampylobacteriosisCampylobacteriosis - English La infeccion por campylobacterCampylobacteriosis - Spanish ChlamydiaChlamydia - English Cryptosporidium Cryptosporidium - English CriptosporidiosisCryptosporidium - Spanish Fifth DiseaseFifth Disease - English GiardiasisGiardiasis - English GiardiasisGiardiasis - Spanish GonorrheaGonorrhea - English Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)Hand, Foot, and Mouth - English Head LiceLice - English HerpesHerpes …
Public Health - July 4, 2024, 11:16 a.m.
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Tuberculosis Program
The goal of the Tuberculosis Program is to stop the spread of tuberculosis. This is done through targeted testing, early diagnosis and treatment. What services are provided by the Health Department? We provide knowledgeable and compassionate case management to people diagnosed with tuberculosis that do not have insurance or a primary care provider.We conduct contact investigations to ensure that people who have been exposed to tuberculosis are offered appropriate screening.We provide consultation to health care providers in the community.Services are confidential.Cost is not a barrier for treatment.Interpreters are available upon request at no charge to the client. Where can I …
Public Health - April 29, 2015, 9:43 a.m.
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Hawkweeds
Hieracium spp. Orange Hawkweed Mouseear Hawkweed Hawkweeds - Most hawkweed species are hairy and have a milky latex in their stems.Leaves: Most species will have basal leaves. Stem leaves can vary by subgenus. Leaves can be smooth, toothed, or lobed.Flowers: Blooms typically May - Sep. Most non-native species will have yellow ray flowers, but some species can have orange flowers as well. Flowers looks similar to dandelion flowers.Habitat: Typically found in fields, meadows, pastures, forest clearings, and disturbed areas like roadsides and abandoned farmland.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?The plants are invasive, spread easily, and negatively impact …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:47 a.m.
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Plans
Lewis County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 2016Lewis County All Hazards Guide-Earthquakes, Landslides, Winter StormsLewis County All Hazards Guide-FloodsLewis County AMBER Plan – 2013All-Hazards Preparedness for Rural CommunitiesFinal HIVA Plan Revised 08-31-18Lewis County EAS Plan - 2016Part 1 Lewis County Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2016Part 2 Lewis County Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2016Part 3 Lewis County Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2016Part 4 Lewis County Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2016Part 5 Lewis County Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2016Part 6 Lewis County Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2016
Emergency Management - June 4, 2014, 1:40 p.m.
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Special Purpose Districts
Special Purpose Districts Lewis County Cemetery District Lewis County Fire Districts Lewis County Hospital District Lewis County Water and Sewer Districts Lewis County Flood Control Districts Chehalis River Basin and Cowlitz River Basin Flood Control Zone Districts Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District Cowlitz River Basin Flood Control Zone District
Commissioners - Jan. 13, 2016, 2:48 p.m.
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ADA and Reasonable Accommodation
Purpose:To serve Lewis County residents, and for continuing compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County strives to eliminate any barriers that may prevent access to County facilities and services.Request for reasonable accommodation:Any person with a disability who is applying for employment, a current employee, or an individual wanting to participate in a County sponsored program or activity, or their representative, may make a request for reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application and/or selection process should contact Human Resources at (360)740-2737 or (360) 740-1480 TTY or visit us in the Human Resources and Risk …
Human Resources - May 21, 2012, 3:27 p.m.
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Planning Commission
The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Agenda - 03/11/2025Meeting Notes - 03/11/2025Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftLewis County Policy Matrix2025-03-07 Staff Report and Comp Plan QandA
Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:04 p.m.
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*BOCC Wrap-Up / County Manager Update
Please see the attached agenda.Resolution 25-363: Declare disaster in Lewis CountyResolution 25-364: Adopt a temporarily reduced building inspection fee for flood-impacted structuresResolution 25-365: Temporarily reduce the coliform (bacteria) water testing fees for flood-impacted individuals in East Lewis County
Commissioners - Dec. 12, 2025, 4:30 p.m.