Grays Harbor Noxious Weeds

05/29/2026

W**D ALERT!!! False brome has been detected in adjacent counties. It is showing up at rest stops, campgrounds and parks. Please be on the lookout for this highly invasive Class A noxious w**d and report potential sightings to us.

05/12/2026

It’s that time of year again folks, our noxious w**d dumpster is arriving tomorrow at our office and will be available through September.

Last year we worked together to remove over 9,000 pounds of noxious w**ds, specifically 9080 pounds, from the county, and we’re looking to beat that number!

This year we are incentivizing members of the community to utilize the dumpster by offering two hour noxious w**d removal efforts in the Spring of 2027. Three randomly selected residents of the county who contribute to the dumpster will be selected for the prize via a raffle if we are able to beat last year’s weight.

How it works is when you arrive to drop off your noxious w**ds, we will collect your information and add it to the pool of candidates for the incentive. One entry is permitted into the raffle per household.

Once dumpster season is over, we will crunch the numbers to calculate the total weight of noxious w**ds removed for the season. If the weight exceeds 9,080 pounds then we will randomly select and announce our three winners live on Facebook.

Let’s work together to control noxious w**ds in our community!

05/10/2026

Passing along a fabulous message from WISC..

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! This one is especially for all the plant moms—we see you working hard to care for your gardens just like Mother Nature.

You water, you prune, and keep things thriving. But invasive species? They’re the uninvited guests that undo all your hard work. From root-destroying grubs to leaf-skeletonizing beetles, these pests can take down even the most well-loved garden.

Here are some tips to protect mom’s plants:

• Inspect new plants for signs of pests before bringing them home

• Following local quarantine guidelines (check state and county noxious w**d boards for details)

• Report anything unusual with the WA Invasives app or online form: https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/report-a-sighting/

The best Mother’s Day gift is one where mom’s hard work is left alone . . . of course, mom might like to be left alone too. Or with a book. And maybe some dessert.

05/09/2026

Sometimes we get a little weird in the woods

05/02/2026

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04/23/2026

WE'RE HIRING!!!
Looking for a seasonal technician (or two).

If you are interested in spending your summer outside protecting some of the most beautiful landscapes in Grays Harbor, apply for our technician position.

We will get you trained and certified for this pivotal work in invasive species management. This position will spend lots of time on the river and will be encouraged to network with other professional entities as much as possible (such as GHCD, WDFW, DNR and others!).
https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5316868-0/seasonal-worker-noxious-w**d-technician-3-6-month-duration

04/14/2026

Looking for something positive to do this Earth Day? Join us for some restoration work at Mill Creek Park in Cosi!

04/07/2026

Grays Harbor Noxious W**d Control Board meeting today at 2pm
Join in person at the WSU ext office (34 Elma McCleary rd, Elma), or online: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93080397031

Meeting ID: 930 8039 7031
Date & Time: Apr 7, 2026 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

The agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Board Members present
a) Staff Present
b) Board members present
c) Visitors present
3. Minutes from March meeting
Motion to pass or make changes
4. Enforcement Discussion with County Legal
5. Opening for Public Comment (limit to 3 minutes)
6. Next Board meeting Tuesday, May 5th - time TBD
7. Adjourn

Grays Harbor County Noxious W**d Control Board

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