2017-02-21 Weed updateLewis County
Board of County Commissioners
UPDATE
Weed Control
Date: February 21, 2017
Start Time: 10:15 AM
Present Commissioners: Edna Fund, Gary Stamper, Bobby Jackson
Others: Sheila Gray
Reporter: Bill Wamsley
Topics Actions
1. Pending resolution, US Forest Service, Secure Rural Schools, Agreement
Modification. Funding approved in 8/2016. Informational
2. Economic Impact of Invasive Species to Washington State, 1.3 Billion Impact.
Informational, handout
3. Lewis County Noxious Weed List, 2017, Informational, handout
4. Lewis County Weed Board membership, Informational, handout
5. Other: Discussion about creation of Weed Technician position.
6. Other: Programs –
WSU Master Gardeners, Gardening For Everyone (March 4, 2017)
WSU Small Farm Workshop Series (May 25, 2017) Informational
Forest Vegetation Mgmt. Seminar, Drone technology in forestry
Informational
Seed, herbicide, monitoring delivery via drone(s)