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Weed District reports eradication work on rush skeleton weed; parks and wildfire‑mitigation projects highlighted
Summary
Weed District staff reported coordinated treatment of rush skeleton weed on private lots near Echo Lake (12 parcels, ~9 acres treated, ~$6,000 in chemical) and plans for a spring follow‑up and monitoring; Parks described completed Heron Park and Many Lakes mitigation projects funded largely by grants with no local tax impact.
Weed and Parks Director Chris Mastis told the commissioners the Weed District found limited presence of rush skeleton weed around Echo Lake and coordinated treatment with 12 of 13 private landowners and the state's early detection and rapid response (EDRR) team. Staff treated roughly 9 acres in early October, using about $6,000 of herbicide, and plan a second treatment in spring followed by monitoring and potential…
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