Klamath County declares countywide weed control district and keeps 2026 fees unchanged

Todd Pfeiffer, Klamath County Public Works weed control specialist, told the board the weed advisory committee reviewed the 2025 list and recommended adding four species (fragrant water lily, Maltese star thistle to the A list; Himalayan blackberry and Russian olive to the C list). Pfeiffer said the order ‘‘declares all of Klamath County a weed control district and defines those weeds declared noxious.’’

A commissioner moved to approve the order declaring Klamath County a weed control district for 2026 pursuant to ORS 569.360; another commissioner seconded the motion and the board approved it by voice vote. Pfeiffer then presented a resolution to establish fees to be collected for private and agency weed‑control services; he told the board fees remain the same as 2025. The board moved, seconded and adopted the resolution; the fiscal impact was described as ‘‘to be determined’’ based on future service agreements.

The actions will authorize county weed‑control enforcement and provide a fee mechanism for reimbursement of costs when Klamath County treats infestations on private property under contract. The board did not identify individual commissioner votes in the record; the chair called for and recorded unanimous voice ‘‘Aye’’ responses.