Noxious Weed Control Board
Regular meetings of the Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board are held the second Tuesday of March, May, July and August at 7:00 p.m. Meetings in September and December are at 1:30 pm. also on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Meetings shall be open to the public and are held in the WSU Cooperative Extension office, 303 Palouse St., Wenatchee, Washington. Special meetings and elections will be legally advertised in newspapers of general circulation in accordance with RCW 17.10
The December 2009 meeting has been changed from December 8th to December 15th at the same time in the meeting room at 400 Douglas St.
What is a noxious weed?
Noxious weeds are nonnative plants that have been introduced to Washington through human actions. Because of their aggressive growth and lack of natural enemies in North America, these species are highly destructive, competitive, and difficult to control.
Does the law require weed control?
Washington's weed law (RCW 17.10) mandates the control of many weed species. "Control" is defined in WAC 16- 750 as the prevention of all seed production.
Who is responsible for controlling noxious weeds?
RCW 17.10 holds landowners, including counties and state land agencies responsible for controlling weeds on their property. Federally owned lands are subject to the Federal Noxious Weed Act (Public Law 93- 629). Since many people are unfamiliar with noxious weeds, the state and county weed boards are available to provide information on identification and control options. Landowners can choose the control method they feel is most appropriate for their property. When landowners fail to comply with the RCW 17.10, the Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board may cause their being controlled at the expense of the owner.
How can I control noxious weeds?
Using an integrated approach to controlling weeds is generally most successful. An integrated approach includes using all methods of control when feasible. These include: Mechanical, Cultural, Chemical, and Biological.
Early Detection and Eradication:
Activities such as learning how to recognize and eliminate weeds before they become established are the most productive and cost effective approaches to controlling weeds.
Before using herbicides read and follow the label recommendations on the container.
This site is for educational purposes, references to individual products does not imply discrimination or endorsement by the Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board.
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