1. Consider the Weed Wrench

    If a small population of invasive Scotch broom inhabits a portion of your land, consider controlling it with the use of a Weed Wrench. Scotch broom is that evergreen shrub that will begin blooming with bright yellow flowers in the next few weeks. The plant is easily extracted with human power and a tool called a Weed Wrench that grips the base of the plant tightly and pulled from the soil, when the handle is levered over. Larger populations of broom should consider other control methods including selective herbicides to manage this noxious weed. Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed …


    Weed Control - May 3, 2011, 2:22 p.m.

  2. Weed Control Planned for Mineral Lake 2021

    Treatment Planned for Mineral Lake Summer 2021The newest resident in the picturesque community of Mineral, WA is an unwelcome one. Eurasian watermilfoil, a Class B noxious weed in Lewis County, has been taking up residence at various locations around Mineral Lake. If left unchecked, this tenacious water weed has the ability to impede access to the lake, significantly reduce fishing opportunities, and have an overall negative impact on the recreational value of this beautiful Lewis County lake. Eurasian watermilfoil is a perennial aquatic weed, native to Europe and Asia. Once a popular aquarium plant, it is likely that dumping of …


    Weed Control - April 2, 2021, 12:16 p.m.

  3. Pesticide use and Pollinators Safety

    Utilize these publications to become informed about how to safely apply pesticides to avoid impacts to pollinators and beneficial bees. 10 Ways to Protect Bees from Pesticides provides some key points to protect bees and pollinators along with additional web resources that provides detailed information on the topic. The publication (AGR Pub 701-388) was produced by Washington State Department of Agriculture.10 Ways to Protect Bees from Pesticide Bees and noxious weed control: finding common ground. The brochure discusses the benefit of bees and the integrated management of noxious weeds including, post-treatment planting of livestock forage or native plants beneficial to …


    Weed Control - March 6, 2015, 8:24 a.m.

  4. Solid Waste FAQ

    What are the hours of the transfer station? The Centralia transfer station is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the inbound gates closing promptly at 5:15 p.m.The Morton transfer station is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Both sites are closed all major holidays. What items can I recycle for free at the transfer stations in Centralia and Morton? You need to separate your recycling into the following categories:Metal: Includes scrap metal, pots and pans, aluminum cans, tin cansPaper: Includes newspapers, magazines, office/school paper, mail, paper boxes and bags, paperback books. Please …


    Solid Waste - April 12, 2016, 1:20 p.m.

  5. Issue a request for proposals (RFP) for upgrades to the Juvenile Courtroom Technology and Audio/Video Design and Installation. Proposals are due to the Clerk of the Board by 4 p.m. Feb. 21, 2023.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 8, 2023, 11:48 a.m.

  6. New! STP - Transportation Enhancement Program Grant

    The Federal Transportation Acts have provided a 10% set-aside from the Surface Transportation Program (STP) for the enhancement program. The purpose of the transportation enhancement program is to fund projects that allow communities to strengthen the local economy, improve the quality of life, enhance the travel experience for people traveling by all modes and protect the environment. Projects must relate to surface transportation, and include at least one of the twelve (12) qualifying activities contained in the information located here. Applications are due by 5pm, Friday, July 16, 2010.


    Public Works - May 19, 2010, 9:57 a.m.

  7. Noxious Weed Board

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board recommends Arthur Smith to the Board of County Commissioners to be formally appointed to the Weed Board as the representative for Weed District 3, comprising the areas of Winlock, Vader, Toledo and Napavine Mission Statement:It is the mission of the Noxious Weed Board to serve as responsible stewards of Lewis County land and agriculture, and to protect and preserve our ecological resources against the harms of noxious weeds. We endeavor to develop programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and residents, and carry out the mandate of the Washington …


    Weed Control - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. NOTICE: Use of "Distressed Counties" Funds to finalize regional design efforts for the "North County Industrial Access" Project

    Please see attached


    Commissioners - Nov. 4, 2014, 1:48 p.m.

  9. *Parks Tour

    Please join us as we celebrate the grand reopening of Lewis County's newly remodeled parks.From climbing structures and swing sets to teeter-totters and slides, there are new goodies to make kids of ALL ages squeal with joy.Please see the attached flyer.Please see the attached special meeting notice.Following is the tour schedule:11 a.m.: South County Park (212 Ray Rd., Toledo)12:30 p.m.: Rose County Park (263 Penning Rd., Adna)2 p.m.: Schaefer Park (822 WA-507, Centralia)3:30 p.m.: Fairgrounds Park (@ Fairgrounds)


    Commissioners - March 17, 2023, 3:49 p.m.

  10. New Bid Call - Lewis County Fire Protection District No. 1 - Emergency Services Facility

    A new Bid Call has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The project consists of a new 7,680 square foot single-story pre-engineered metal building fire station and all associated sitework. Includes a base bid for the shell, apparatus bay spaces, demising wall, and restrooms. The alternate bid will include the tenant improvements of the administration operations. See the Bid Documents for a more detailed description of the work and delineation of the scope and bidding. The bids are due Sept 24, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the Onalaska Fire Department; PO Box 100/244 Carlisle Avenue; …


    Public Works - Sept. 3, 2019, 9:46 a.m.