Weed spray slated for Chipman

According to Todd Heitstuman, Operations and Trail Coordinator for Whitman County Parks Department, next Monday through Friday, June 10-14, the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail will be sprayed for noxious weed control. Precise times and days of pesticide application will be determined based on weather conditions. Areas will be clearly posted as workers carry out the spraying.

Trailgoers should be alert to the ongoing activity. Users with a greater sensitivity to chemical application should be aware of these dates and ongoing operations.

Tim Myers, Director of Whitman County Parks Department, noted the parks department is required by law to control noxious weeds. Myers also reminded trail users to be mindful of yielding to vehicular traffic at trail/road intersections.