How is a plant designated as a noxious weed?

The State Noxious Weed Board, a group of citizen volunteers representing all areas of the state, annually adopts and publishes a list of weeds to be controlled or eradicated based on public comment and input from county weed boards. The Lewis County Weed Board customizes the state list and puts out a list of Lewis County's priority weeds that are required by law to be controlled by the property owner. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Program, which can be reached at (360) 740-1215, can provide color photos and descriptions of noxious weeds to help citizens identify and eliminate noxious weed infestations.