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WEED ALERT
Noxious Weeds and Invasive species are attacking our waterways, wildlife and native plant communities in Lane County.  Lane County Department of Public Works is fighting back to limit the spread and establishment of these invaders, but we need your help.  Through education and outreach we can work together as neighbors to preserve the beauty and safety of our Lane County road systems and natural areas.

How You Can Help Stop These Weeds.
Noxious weed and Invasive Species are a "growing" problem in Lane County, and the State of Oregon.  The first step to combat this "growing" problem is the ability to recognize noxious and invasive weed species, and spread that information to others.  Lane County Department of Public Works has developed ten educational flyers to help the public learn how to identify some of our worst weeds, and provide a few reccomendations to assist in reducing these pesky plants.

ºLearn to Identify noxious weeds and Invasive species.

º Educate your friends and neighbors.

º Clean clothing and footwear if you have been in an area infested with noxious weeds, to limit seed dispersal.

º Report noxious weeds to the proper management agency.

º Clean your vehicle when possible after traveling in an area infested with noxious weeds.

º Do not plant noxious weeds or invasive plant species for landscaping purposes.

Educational Weed Flyers

Lane County Department of Public Works has developed educational flyers to assist the public in learning to identify some of Lane County's worst weedy invaders.  Ten flyers were created for some of our worst weeds, and for some that are just beginning to "Sprout" and take hold here in Lane County.

To view the complete Lane County Noxious Weed List, Click the link below.
Lane County Public Works Noxious & Invasive Weed Management List

These flyers may be used and duplicated for educational purposes.  The files are pdf. so you will need Adobe Acrobat to view the files, download a free version here

Need to report a Noxious Weed Location ?
Lane County Department of Public works encourages people to report Noxious weed and Invasive species locations, so that we can make efforts to manage areas infested with weeds.  We only need a little information when you report a site.

1. What weed species are you reporting, you may also provide a description to our staff if you are not certain what plant it is.

2. Where is the location of the weed you are reporting, you can provide an address, intersection or mile marker on a road.

3. What is the size of the population, you can estimate acres, feet or number of plants.  This will assist us in locating the population and assist in future management efforts.

Please Report sites to:
Vegetation Management Coordinator
Lane County Department of Public Works
541-682-6908
orin.schumacher@co.lane.or.us