27.20.040 Integrated Weed Management Plan.
Each department with land management responsibilities, such as the Road Department, shall develop and implement an Integrated Weed Management Plan (hereinafter “IWM Plan” or “Work Plan”) that is specific to land under their management. Each Work Plan will be reviewed annually, and amended as needed, in concert with and approved by the Noxious Weed Control Board.
Each IWM Plan shall contain a list of priority species and must include the Clallam County noxious weed list. Other invasive species may be added as resources allow and according to the level of threat posed. Work Plans shall also contain provisions for early detection/rapid response (EDRR) that allows additional weeds, locations, and techniques to be added to a Work Plan as necessary should new infestations of high priority weeds be discovered during the course of the treatment season.
IWM Plans shall contain detailed information about departmental practices and standards, including but not limited to:
(1) Location of high-priority weed infestations, sensitive areas, and other areas with special management considerations.
(2) Guidelines and prescriptions for best management practices in dealing with weed problems and opportunities, including planning and prevention measures.
(3) Monitoring protocols used to evaluate infestation status and treatment effectiveness, the results of which are publicly available and used to inform subsequent Work Plans.
(4) Creation of an outreach and education component including coordinated volunteer opportunities as time and resources allow.
A copy of each IWM Plan will be maintained by the Department for which it is developed and the Noxious Weed Control Board.