Board debates whether to require herbicide specifications from spraying contractors

Sep 22, 2026

Members debated whether to specify chemicals or application rates in spray contracts after some landowners reported poor weed control; staff said contractors have resprayed where complaints were received and argued monitoring performance may be preferable to prescribing chemicals.

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Board members discussed vegetation-control contracts and whether the drainage board should dictate specific herbicides and application rates in future bids.

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