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Recertification Class Later this Month

Feb 03, 2020

The Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board will be holding a Recertification Class on February 20, 2020 at the Omak Theater, 108 N. Main St, Omak Washington. The concession stand will be open, come and enjoy an information filled day!

It’s not necessary to pre-register for this free class since there is plenty of seating. Parking is on the street, please be considerate of local businesses.

The class will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm:

9:00 to 9:10 – Anna Lyon, Okanogan Noxious Weed Control Board

Welcome Turn off or put on silent all electronic devices. If you need to use your cell phone please go outside.

9:10 to 10:00 – Hanna Tomlinson, NRCS Nespelem

Invasive Biology Hypotheses

10:00 to 10:50 – Mary Fee, WSNWCB

Legislative update and the 2020 Noxious Weed List

10:50 to 11:10 – Break

11:10 to 12:00 – Kendall Corn, Lakeland Restoration

Lake and River Drawdown Use of Herbicides for Aquatic Plant Management

12:00 to 1:30 – Lunch, on your own

1:30 to 2:20 – Drew Lyon, WSU Pullman

Biology and Management of Rush Skeletonweed and Smooth Scouringrush

2:20 to 3:10 – Jerry Ellis, Wilbur Ellis

Planning for Spring Weed Control

3:10 to 4:00 – Larry Hudson, OCNWCB Assistant Manager

How Well do YOU know YOUR Weed Control – Integrated Noxious Weed Control Quiz

Covering all aspects of Integrated Noxious Weed Control

There will be no charge for the class; credits will be available.

For more information please call the Okanogan County Noxious Weed Office at 422-7165, or stop by the office, 1234 2nd Ave South, Okanogan.