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Poison-hemlock control now required on public lands and roads in King County (and Weeds of Concern list grows by two)
At the 2019 Weed List Hearing held on January 23, the King County Noxious Weed Control Board added poison-hemlock to the list of regulated noxious weeds for King County, with control required on public property and public rights-of-way in cities and… Read More ›
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Cross-border workshop on invasive species and exotic pests in Bellingham March 29
Join fellow invasive species managers, citizen scientists, researchers, gardeners, green industry professionals and more from British Columbia and Washington State at the day-long Invasive Species and Exotic Pest Workshop in Bellingham on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Bellingham workshop is… Read More ›
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Help test the new smartphone app for reporting noxious weeds in King County
UPDATE Feb 15, 2019: The app is now available for both Apple and Android devices! For more information, see King County Connect mobile app Do you live, work or explore the outdoors in King County? If so, we could use… Read More ›
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King County’s Noxious Weed Program is Hiring!
Join the team at the King County Noxious Weed Control Program! The program is recruiting for two positions this month: a full-time Noxious Weed Control Specialist II and a seasonal Education Specialist. The Noxious Weed Control Specialist II position is open… Read More ›
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King County Weed Board to consider poison-hemlock status change at 2019 Weed List Hearing
On January 23, the King County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding its annual weed list hearing, including a proposal to make poison-hemlock a regulated noxious weed, with control required on public lands. The Board welcomes public input on this… Read More ›
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English Holly – December 2018 Weed of the Month
English holly’s red berries and beautiful, glossy green leaves evoke warm, holiday cheer for many. Unfortunately, we are also becoming all too familiar with seeing this plant along hiking trails and in out-of-the-way forests. Sadly, English holly is beginning to… Read More ›
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What’s the connection between Washington’s fruit crops and tree-of-heaven?
An invasive insect harming grape vines and other crops in the northeastern United States might show up in Washington soon and scientists are using another invasive species to help them detect it early. Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), an invasive tree species… Read More ›
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Control weeds in the fall to reduce work next year
In the cool, autumn months after the rains start up again, there is a window of opportunity for controlling many weeds. Digging and even hand-pulling is very effective in the fall when the soil loosens up with the rain and… Read More ›
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Fall is a great time to volunteer at stewardship events
Sure there might be a little rain, but you will warm up quickly working alongside your neighbors planting trees or yanking out invasive weeds. With the cooler temperatures and the return of the rain, the conditions are ideal for planting… Read More ›
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Purple Loosestrife – July 2018 Weed of the Month
Although it is perhaps one of the prettiest noxious weeds, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), is widely recognized throughout North America as a highly invasive and damaging weed in wetlands and along shorelines. Vigorous perennial roots and rhizomes combined with incredibly… Read More ›
