Recertification Class for pesticide credits to be held Feb. 20

OMAK - The Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board will be holding a Recertification Class
on Feb. 20, at the Omak Theater, 108 N. Main St, Omak. The
concession stand will be open, come and enjoy an information filled day.
It’s not necessary to pre-register for this free class since there is plenty of seating. Parking is
on the street, please be considerate of local businesses.
The class will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
9-9:10 a.m. – Anna Lyon, Okanogan Noxious Weed Control Board
Welcome Turn off or put on silent all electronic devices. If you need to use your cell phone
please go outside.
9:10-10 a.m. – Hanna Tomlinson, NRCS Nespelem
Invasive Biology Hypotheses
10-10:50 a.m. – Mary Fee, WSNWCB
Legislative update and the 2020 Noxious Weed List
10:50-11:10 a.m. – Break
11:10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Kendall Corn, Lakeland Restoration
Lake and River Drawdown Use of Herbicides for Aquatic Plant Management
12-1:30 p.m. – Lunch, on your own
1:30-2:20 p.m. – Drew Lyon, WSU Pullman
Biology and Management of Rush Skeletonweed and Smooth Scouringrush
2:20-3:10 p.m. – Jerry Ellis, Wilbur Ellis
Planning for Spring Weed Control
3:10-4 p.m. – Larry Hudson, OCNWCB Assistant Manager
How Well do YOU know YOUR Weed Control – Integrated Noxious Weed Control Quiz
Covering all aspects of Integrated Noxious Weed Control
There will be no charge for the class; credits will be available.
For more information please call the Okanogan County Noxious Weed Office at 422-7165, or
stop by the office, 1234 2nd Ave South, Okanogan.