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Fallon County adds Absam wormwood to noxious-weed list after commissioners approve recommendation
Summary
Commissioners voted unanimously to add Absam wormwood (reported invasive plant) to Fallon County’s noxious-weed list and discussed outreach and a cost-share for landowners who detect invasions.
Fallon County commissioners voted unanimously to add Absam wormwood to the county noxious-weed list after staff and the county weed board recommended action.
The county weed supervisor told commissioners the plant (reported as traveling downstream from North Dakota and South Dakota) is widespread around town and in disturbed ground. She said state lists do not currently include the species but county boards can add species to local noxious-weed lists. Commissioners heard that the plant is susceptible to 2,4‑D and similar treatments when treated early and that seed banks can persist for about three years, so repeated spring/fall management is recommended.
Commissioners approved a motion to add Absam wormwood to Fallon County’s list. The weed supervisor recommended the county consider outreach to landowners, including adding the species to an informational mailing (the county’s annual invader/new-invader notice) and using a small cost-share credit to support initial detection and treatment so landowners adopt recommended practices. The board and staff discussed a possible $200 credit program already used for new invaders; commissioners indicated support for follow-up work to define program details.
The motion passed by unanimous voice vote during the meeting and the transcript records commissioners saying “Aye” and “Motion carries unanimously.”
