Noxious Weeds Department

The Bonner County Noxious Weeds Department is a function required by state statute (Idaho Code - Title 22, Chapter 24). 

Our mission is to balance statutory requirements pertaining to noxious weeds (Idaho Code 22-2405 - County Duties), with service related compliance assistance for county citizens & land managers (Idaho Code 22-2407 - Landowner Duties).  Additionally, in accordance with Idaho Code 22-2405, we maintain ongoing efforts to examine land in the county for noxious weeds (listed in IDAPA Code 02.06.09) with a focus on detecting species of limited occurrence in Bonner County and implementing action in order to keep them from becoming widespread issues.  Operationally, we treat Bonner County managed properties & rights-of-way on a rotational basis in order to reduce noxious weed populations and prevent their spread.  Our services include weeds identification, technical assistance--which incorporates control recommendations, renting herbicide application equipment, facilitating cost share programs and providing public education (continuously throughout the year).

Chase Youngdahl  – Noxious Weeds Director
chase.youngdahl@bonnercountyid.gov 
208-255-5681 Ext.6 (Office), 208-610-3566 (Cell) 

521 S. Division Ave. - Room 216
Sandpoint, ID 83864

Office is accessible 8AM--4PM, Mon--Fri with self-service options for walk-in customers.  Appointments encouraged for in-person visits, and may accommodate outside of regular hours.


PUBLIC EDUCATION: 

Visit us at the Bonner County Fair - August 12-16 


GENERAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES:

Public Notice 2025

Noxious Weeds in Bonner County - 2025

Calibration Guide

Sprayer Rentals

Biological Control

We Control Our Own Program (No Spray Program) - County ROW's

AGREEMENT DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR 2025 


ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:

Neighborhood Cooperative - Cost Share Program

Early Detection, Rapid Response (EDRR) Noxious Weeds

 Agreement form --- EDRR Noxious Weed Treatments