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Let’s pull together!
Stuck at home? Outdoor events cancelled? Feeling disconnected from your community? You’re not alone! Life is different under the Stay Home/Stay Healthy order. In order to slow the spread of COVID-19 we are all practicing social distancing. But it’s still… Read More ›
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Are your weeds piling up?
We are all spending more time at home right now, and many of us are finding ways to stay busy by working on projects we never had time for before. Perhaps you are engaged in a battle with weeds on… Read More ›
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¡Ya empezó la temporada de la cicuta!
¡La primavera está aquí! ¿Planea pasar tiempo al aire libre? Salir a caminar en la naturaleza o realizar actividades de jardinería son fantásticas opciones para relajarse mientras aplica las medidas de distanciamiento social. Pero en esta época del año, podría… Read More ›
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What’s weeding now?
A mild winter means we are seeing a bunch more noxious weeds popping up early, or moving along faster than usual. As we keep getting rain, sun and mild temperatures, our noxious weed season is growing into a serious challenge!… Read More ›
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Poison-hemlock season is here
The sun is shining! Planning on spending some time outside? Going for a walk in a natural area or doing some gardening are great ways to unwind while practicing social distancing. But this time of year you could encounter a… Read More ›
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Steps the noxious weed program is taking to help slow the spread of COVID-19
The King County Noxious Weed Control Program is following the guidance of Public Health – Seattle & King County on the COVID-19 outbreak to help prevent the spread of novel coronavirus in our community. We will use the Noxious Weeds… Read More ›
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Milk Thistle – March 2020 Weed of the Month
Milk thistle is a perfect example of how plants can have both positive and negative impacts. On the one hand, milk thistle is a Class A noxious weed and quarantined species in Washington because of its negative impacts on pastures… Read More ›
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King County offering free classes on noxious weeds in May and June
Note: post updated on March 11, 2020 with new class dates. Spring is on the way and so are the noxious weeds! King County’s noxious weed program wants to help city and county crews, landscapers, restoration groups and county residents… Read More ›
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Scary moment for restoration crew serves as a timely reminder about risks of poison-hemlock
Even an experienced restoration crew following all the safety precautions can be at risk when working around poison-hemlock. By being aware and responding quickly, Nellie Hannah, Forterra’s WCC crew supervisor, and her team of AmeriCorps members are all fully recovered… Read More ›
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Restoration of White Center’s Seola Pond to get help from new invasive weed project
King County Noxious Weed Control Program is hosting two community events in support of a community-led restoration effort at Seola Pond greenspace in White Center. On November 21, there will be a community open house and invasive weed workshop for… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Weed Identification ›
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Goatsrue – May 2020 Weed of the Month
May 16, 2020
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Weeds don’t practice social distancing
May 4, 2020
Program News ›
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Duvall and King County plan rapid response to new aquatic weed found upstream of the Snoqualmie River
January 19, 2021
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King County Weed Board seeks input on the annual noxious weed list
January 15, 2021
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Where to go for info on controlling weeds in water
September 15, 2020
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Are your weeds piling up?
April 7, 2020