Lewis & Clark County Noxious Weed Division

05/13/2026

Had a great day at East Helena Ag Days working with 4th graders and teaching them about noxious w**ds! It’s always rewarding to see kids excited to learn about agriculture, land stewardship, and the importance of protecting our environment. Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a fun and educational day!

04/17/2026

Every container counts! This week, Russell, the pesticide container recycling truck, will be traveling to the Upper Missouri.

Weekly Schedule:

• Monday April 20th, 9:00am – 3:00pm: Lewis and Clark W**d District @ 3402 Cooney Dr, Helena
• Tuesday April 21st, 10:00am - 3:00pm: Whitehall Transfer Station @ St. Paul Gulch Rd.
• Wednesday April 22nd, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Logan Landfill @ Two Dog Rd.
• Thursday April 23rd, 9:00am – 2:00pm: Great Falls MVC Convenience Store @ 1105 Smelter Ave NE

Bring containers rinsed clean of product and prepared for recycling! Visit our calendar for more information.

Don’t see a date or location that works for you? Let us know. Paul Johnson – Driver and Technician - (406) 431-3204 | [email protected].

04/13/2026

We are still looking to add to our spray crews for the upcoming season.
Must have a high school diploma and valid drivers license, for more information please visit: https://www.lccountymt.gov/Government/Human-Resources/Job

The Lewis & Clark County Noxious W**d Control is recruiting for summer w**d sprayers.

Base Pay: $18.32 / Hour
Employee Type: Seasonal FT
Required Degree: High school
Special Requirements: Valid Driver's License

Description: Under general supervision of the W**d Coordinator, this position performs w**d control and mitigation for the W**d District. Positions are typically May – August and workweek is Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shifts. Positions are open till filled and applications will be reviewed weekly.

Who We Are: The Lewis and Clark County Noxious W**d District education, enforcement, awareness programs and policies support the State W**d Law (MCA 7-22-21). The District encourages management of noxious w**ds on private and public lands, subdivisions, timber harvests and open pit mining within the county. Noxious W**d awareness and education strengthens management, lessens the spread of infestations, enhances land values and protects the environment. Noxious w**d management is the responsibility of all land managers.

For a summary of duties, more information, and to apply please visit: https://secure5.entertimeonline.com/ta/LCCountyMT.careers?rnd=NQN&ShowAllOpenings=

04/13/2026

Spring has arrived, and the Lewis and Clark County Noxious W**d District and Division would like to share several important updates and resources with the community. We value our partnerships with landowners, residents, and community organizations, and we look forward to continuing to work together to effectively manage noxious w**ds across the county.

With the growing season underway, now is the time to begin planning for noxious w**d management. If you’re unsure where to start, we’re here to help. A variety of helpful resources are available on our website: Noxious W**d Control District – Lewis & Clark County.

We offer assistance with developing five-year noxious w**d management plans, maintain a list of licensed commercial applicators, and provide equipment rentals, including sprayers and a drop seeder.

We are also introducing an updated procedure for our noncompliance program, aimed at improving clarity and effectiveness for landowners and the community, with a primary focus on education.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact us at (406) 447-8372, visit our website, or email us at [email protected].

We appreciate your continued partnership and commitment to keeping our community healthy and noxious w**d-free.

04/09/2026

This will be the last Cultivating Healthy Plants webinar for the season. It is worth one Montana Master Gardener CEU and 1 Pesticide Applicator Credit.
Registration: Free but required.
https://usu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wohuLMrcSgaUph8-iHK4VA #/registration

03/31/2026

The Lewis & Clark County Noxious W**d Control is recruiting for summer w**d sprayers.

Base Pay: $18.32 / Hour
Employee Type: Seasonal FT
Required Degree: High school
Special Requirements: Valid Driver's License

Description: Under general supervision of the W**d Coordinator, this position performs w**d control and mitigation for the W**d District. Positions are typically May – August and workweek is Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shifts. Positions are open till filled and applications will be reviewed weekly.

Who We Are: The Lewis and Clark County Noxious W**d District education, enforcement, awareness programs and policies support the State W**d Law (MCA 7-22-21). The District encourages management of noxious w**ds on private and public lands, subdivisions, timber harvests and open pit mining within the county. Noxious W**d awareness and education strengthens management, lessens the spread of infestations, enhances land values and protects the environment. Noxious w**d management is the responsibility of all land managers.

For a summary of duties, more information, and to apply please visit: https://secure5.entertimeonline.com/ta/LCCountyMT.careers?rnd=NQN&ShowAllOpenings=

03/06/2026

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is facilitating spring pesticide disposal events during the week of April 7 - 9, 2026, in Kalispell, Plains, and Missoula.

Summer disposal events are set for July 7 – 9, 2026, in Polson, Hamilton, and Butte.

For more info, please visit: agr.mt.gov/Pesticide-Waste-Disposal-Program.

02/04/2026

We have 31 different presentations happening at our conference next week, and there are so many great ones that choosing which to attend will be difficult!

Dr Jane Mangold and one of her students, Damian Stoy are presenting what is sure to be an interactive and fun workshop on distinguishing noxious w**ds from similar-looking plants, which as many of us know, can be difficult. Land managers and the general public alike can mistake native plants for noxious w**ds, leading to non-target impacts on plant communities during w**d control activities. One main reason we control w**ds is to benefit these plant communities, so it is important to know the difference. In their workshop, they will discuss plant identification concepts, learn about the benefits of native plants, and practice identifying common native plants in Montana that can be mistaken for noxious w**ds.

01/27/2026

Free webinar next week! Explore new ideas and get inspired to grow, or launch, your invasive plant education program.

Contact Megan for zoom link or click link in comments.

01/06/2026

https://agr.mt.gov/.../Noxious.../Noxious-W**d-Education

It's huge and it's new! The Montana Noxious W**d Education Campaign now has a new webpage. Megan Hoyer has done a fantastic job educating all level of folks from all over the state on all things invasive! Check it out when you get a chance.

And if you want Megan to help you out with a local training, please contact her. Her calendar fills up quickly.

https://agr.mt.gov/Topics/N-P/Noxious-W**ds-Pages/Noxious-W**d-Education

10/24/2025

This video compares characteristics of rush skeletonw**d, a state-listed noxious w**d in Montana, and the native species skeleton plant. The video will help ...