Mission Statement
| The mission of the Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Board is to educate county residents, property owners and managers to be responsible stewards of the land and resources of Kitsap County by protecting and preserving all lands and natural resources of the county from the degrading impact of invasive noxious weeds. |  |
Program Information
Prevention, education and technical assistance continue to be the keys to the success of the Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Program. Noxious weeds are found everywhere in Kitsap County: in urban, suburban and rural areas; on developed and undeveloped land; in gardens, farmland, forests and natural areas, as well as in lakes, rivers, streams and in Puget Sound. Weeds are everyone's problem, directly and indirectly. Find out: Under the authority of the Noxious Weed Control Board, the mission of the program is to :- Carry out the mandates of the State weed control law, Chapter 17.10 RCW;
- Identify the scope of the noxious weed problem in Kitsap County;
- assist and educate landowners to be responsible stewards of the land and aquatic resources of the County by eliminating or minimizing the degrading impact of invasive noxious weeds;
- provide quality, timely and responsive service to the residents of Kitsap County
Noxious Weeds are non-native plants that have been introduced to Washington from other parts of the world. Because of their aggressive growth and lack of natural enemies in the state, these species can be highly destructive, competitive, or difficult to control. These exotic species can reduce crop yields, destroy native plant and animal habitats, damage recreational opportunities, clog waterways, lower land values, create erosion problems and fire hazards, and poison humans and livestock.
In Washington State, "noxious weed" is a legally defined term. The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board determines which plants are placed on the Washington State Noxious Weed List (WAC 16-750). These plants are non-native, aggressive and invasive, but with the potential to be eradicate or controlled in the state. For example, Himalayan blackberry and dandelion are both non-native, invasive plants. However,they are so widespread, they will never be eradicated or adequately controlled within the state. Therefore neither of these plants is on the noxious weed list.To learn more about Kitsap County Noxious Weed Program, contact Dana Coggon at (360) 307-4242.
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