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Weed director reports early mowing, clean soil tests and plans to contain amur honeysuckle
Summary
Noxious weed director reported mowing ahead of schedule, lagoon maintenance, soil tests that came back under budget, barrels to be incinerated and a proposed reclassification and containment approach for amur honeysuckle; glyphosate sale rules remain under review.
Mike Bowler, Riley County noxious weed director, told commissioners the county finished its second round of mowing a month ahead of schedule and that staff work and newer equipment contributed to efficiency gains.
Bowler said lagoon maintenance continues, including vegetation treatments and plans to treat cattails with a lagoon boat. He announced household hazardous waste (HHW) collection at Howie’s on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 8 a.m. to noon and said the facility gives away latex paint.
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