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Washington
State Plant Health Director
Tim St.Germain, (253) 944-2040
Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.
State Plant Regulatory Official
Greg Haubrich, (509) 225-2604
Sven Spichiger, (360) 280-6327
Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state’s initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.
State Survey Coordinator
Tiffany Pahs, (360) 664-8968
Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.
Pest Survey Specialist
Yolanda Inguanzo, (360) 753-9430
Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.
- Aquarium and Pond Plants of the World, Edition 2.1
- Go Wild with Native Gardening | The Nature Conservancy
- ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - Federal Noxious Weeds Key
- ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - Terrestrial Mollusc Key
- ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - TortAI Key
- Weed Identification Tool
- Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
- European Poplar Shoot Borer
- Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board
- National Emerald Ash Borer Information