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Grant County Weed Board affirms four county-only noxious weeds in 6–0 vote
Summary
The Grant County Weed Board voted 6–0 on April 15 to retain Black Henbane, Baby’s Breath, Hoary Cress and Water Hemp on the county noxious weed list, preserving local enforcement and cost-share eligibility; members noted a possible future watch for Ventenata.
CARSON — The Grant County Weed Board voted 6–0 on April 15 to keep four county-only noxious weeds on its local list, maintaining the same enforcement powers and cost-share status these species have under the state system.
Merlin Leithold, the county weed officer and secretary, told the board he had spoken with Extension agent Tessa, who “has no problem having these four on our list.” The four species identified on the county list are Black Henbane, Baby’s Breath, Hoary Cress and Water Hemp. Leithold said Water Hemp was not observed in Grant County in 2024, according to the annual report.
The board discussed that county-listed species are treated the same as state-listed weeds for enforcement and cost-share purposes. Board member Dick Woodbury moved to continue the four weeds on the county list; Denis Tibor seconded. The motion carried, 6–0.
Leithold noted that Ventenata is being monitored as a potential future addition but said it has not yet been added to the county list. The board did not take action on adding any new species at the meeting.
The decision preserves eligibility for landowners to receive cost assistance tied to county enforcement actions. The board set no additional conditions or deadlines related to the listing at the April 15 meeting.
