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County accepts $15,120 state cost‑share for noxious‑weed control
Summary
Bonner County accepted $15,120 in state noxious‑weed cost‑share funds through the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area to support landowner assistance, early detection/rapid response, neighborhood herbicide reimbursement and education.
The Bonner County Board of Commissioners approved accepting $15,120 in state noxious‑weed cost‑share funding for 2026 on May 19.
Chase Youngdahl, the county’s noxious‑weeds director, said the award will fund three line items: early detection/rapid response for limited‑occurrence noxious weeds, a neighborhood cooperative herbicide reimbursement program for landowners, and a small education budget (including outreach at fairs). He said the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area covers Bonner and Boundary counties and that the funding is a needs‑based split; the Boundary County Auditor serves as the fiscal agent, so the funds do not pass onto Bonner County’s books.
Youngdahl advised landowners wishing to access herbicide reimbursement to complete the program pre‑application on the noxious‑weeds web page and provide receipts and required paperwork at season’s end. The board moved, seconded and approved the measure by roll call.
Youngdahl referenced a statutory citation in the staff presentation (transcript phrasing: "20 two‑two thousand 407"); the record does not provide a clear, standard statutory citation text for that reference.
