Lewis and Clark Noxious Weed Board Meeting - September 2, 2026

The Lewis and Clark Noxious Weed Board held a meeting on September 2, 2026, focusing primarily on staffing and funding for noxious weed educational and control programs. The board discussed the potential hiring of a new intern to continue educational outreach efforts, with a proposed cost of $18,500. They considered alternative internship programs, such as the Montana State Department of Agriculture's Ag Corps, which could offer a lower-cost option around $8,000. The board also deliberated on applying for trust fund grants through the Department of Agriculture to help offset these costs, noting the grant application deadline in January and the need to budget for expenses upfront. Additionally, the board explored the possibility of sharing an intern with other local organizations to reduce costs. Other topics included planning community weed-pulling events and updates on legislative efforts related to noxious weed coordination. No formal votes were recorded, but the board agreed to proceed with the application process for the internship positions and to pursue grant funding opportunities.