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King County, Washington Noxious Weed Identification and Control

What We Do

Specialist in a field of purple loosestrifeBy institution and authority of the King County Council, all lands within the County, except Indian and Federal, are subject to the direction of the King County Noxious Weed Control Board with respect to control of listed noxious weeds.

King County Noxious Weed Control Board adopts the Rules and Regulations as necessary for the administration of the County's noxious weed control program. The Board carries out the mandates of the State Weed Control Law, Chapter 17.10 RCW (external link). The Program implements the law through education and outreach to all landowners, except federal.

The noxious weed program provides many services to county residents, including: County weed crew at Scot's broom pull

  • plant identification
  • cost share
  • informational publications and workshops
  • conducts and or gathers research on the best methods for control or eradication
  • facilitates weed management efforts by working with volunteer and landowner groups
  • annual roadside surveys for early detection

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Program offices are located at 201 S. Jackson St., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104. To contact a staff member at the King County Noxious Weed Control Program, please call 206-296-0290 or by reach them by email.