Cost-Share Program
Who can apply for this assistance?
- Private landowners with lands within Cowlitz County
- Lands in Cowlitz County with a significant infestation of at least one of the eligible noxious weed species designated by the Weed Board for assistance under this program.
- Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea)
- Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense)
- Yellow archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon)
- Knotweed ssp. (Polygonum ssp.)
How do I get started?
- You must call our office and talk to one of our inspectors.
- The inspector must be able to come out to your property to see the problem and make the best recommendation that works for you and your desired outcome.
- The inspector will leave the application with you and give you more details about the program.
What does the program cover?
Are there any reasons why I would be ineligible to apply for this program?
- Yes. There are several reasons why a landowner would not be eligible to apply for this program:
- Attempting to defraud the Weed Program in any manner.
- Applying hercides in violation of label rates or improper use of herbicides which can adversely impact the environment, water quality and human health.