Lincoln County Noxious Weed Control Board
405 Ross St. Davenport, WA 99122
509-725-3646
~ Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 4:00
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Farren Reinbold, Coordinator: freinbold@co.lincoln.wa.us
Kris Hubbard, Program Assistant: khubbard@co.lincoln.wa.us
Gina Habbestad, Fieldtech: fieldtech@co.lincoln.wa.us
Our Meeting Schedule for 2024:
All meetings start at 10:00 A.M.
January 16, March 18, June 17, July 15, September 16, and October 21.
If you would like to be put on the meeting agenda, please call the office at 509-725-3646 to be added.
We’re Hiring! Position Available:
The Lincoln County Noxious Weed Control Board has a full-time seasonal opening for the position of Field Technician beginning in April and ending in September, with room for advancement. This job could work into a full time position. Must be self-motivated & have good organizational & computer skills. Must have valid WA State driver’s license and navigate a day’s work throughout half of our county. A vehicle will be provided. The pay rate is $19.00 or $19.50/hr. with a pesticide license. Also comes with medical benefit, and a flexible schedule. Successful candidates must favorably pass a Background check.
Applications available here Field Tech Job Description & Application. Or at the office: LCNWCB, 405 Ross St., Davenport, WA office hours are M-Thurs. 8:00-4:00
**Submit cover letter, application & resume for immediate consideration, to the Weed Board office.
For more information call 725-3646. LCNWCB is an EOE.
Board Member Position Opening
District #1, includes the southwest section of Lincoln County. It is bound on the north by Township 24 N; on the West by the Grant County lines; on the East by Range 36 E; and the South by Adams County. This is a non-paid position, with a 4-year term of office. Interested persons residing in this district must make a written application that includes the signatures of at least ten registered voters residing in their same district supporting their nomination to the board.
If interested click this link for an application BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION, and return to the Weed Board office once complete.
Did you know?
All Landowners are responsible for controlling noxious weeds on their property, per RCW 17.10.
“Noxious weeds” are non-native plants introduced into this area through human action.
Because of their aggressive growth and lack of natural enemies, these species can be highly
destructive, competitive, or difficult to control by cultural or chemical practices.
Noxious weeds can reduce crop yields, destroy native plant and animal habitat, damage recreational
opportunities, clog waterways, decrease property value, poison humans and livestock, and create fire hazards.
“Control” means to prevent all seed production in noxious weeds, and to prevent the dispersal of plant structures which propagate and spread noxious weeds.
A landowner may control noxious weeds by chemical (spraying herbicides); biological (releasing insects); mechanical (tillage, pulling and mowing); and cultural means (planting desirable vegetation, fertilization, overseeding, and using goats or livestock).
• If a landowner fails to control noxious weeds, the county may take steps to control the weeds and then charge the landowner for the cost, plus a $500 penalty. If that is not paid, the county will place a lien on the property.
• There are 31 noxious weeds found in Lincoln County.
• In the state of Washington, the presence of noxious weeds on residential property is considered a property defect and must be disclosed. The parties may want to negotiate the cost of controlling noxious weeds.
**ALERT**
Zebra mussels have been found in Washington!
Click on below link to read more:
Invasive Mussels Detected
** There is a new REQUIREMENT for BOATERS! See our Aquatics page for details. **
Link to Direct Costs Estimates & Economic Impacts for Washington State – Invasive Species Economic Impacts Report January 2017
