County weed board seeks new members
December 8, 2011
By Staff
The King County Noxious Weed Control Board has two openings.
The volunteer citizen board oversees and guides the work of the county’s Noxious Weed Program and sets the noxious weed list priorities for the county.
One of the vacancies is for the board’s District 2, which covers the Snoqualmie Valley. Noxious weeds are invasive plants that threaten local habitats by displacing native vegetation. They are an ongoing threat to Snoqualmie River’s ecosystem, but they are found everywhere in King County.
The noxious weed program’s mission is to provide benefits to the environment, recreation, public health and economic resources of King County by preventing and minimizing harmful impacts of noxious weeds, according to a news release from King County. The Noxious Weed Control Program relies on prevention, education and providing technical assistance for fighting the invasive species.
Residents can get an application packet or learn more by calling 206-296-0290 or emailing noxious.weeds@kingcounty.gov. Applications are due by Dec. 12. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/weeds.
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