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1. How do I borrow a gate key?

Contact our main office at 360-423-2493 or email CDID #1. Someone will make arrangements to meet and open the gate for you or can sign a gate key use agreement to check out a key. Keys shall not be duplicated.

2. How should I dispose of grass clippings?

Mulch grass clippings and leave them on your lawn after mowing, or bag grass clippings and put them in the garbage. Do not throw grass clippings into the ditch or over the bank. Do not blow grass clippings or leaves into the street or storm drain.

3. What can I do about mosquitoes?

The Cowlitz County Mosquito Control District works from March through October to control mosquitoes in Cowlitz County. Any resident of Cowlitz County can contact the Mosquito Control District to request help with mosquito problems. There is no charge for this service, they are funded by an assessment on all property within the County. 

For help, call the Mosquito Hotline at 360-425-5658 or their main office at 360-423-5311.

4. How do I find out where my property lines are?

The City of Longview and Cowlitz County both provide Geographic Information System (GIS) maps to the general public. Areas depicted are approximate, and not necessarily accurate to surveying or engineering standards but are useful for illustration purposes.

Resources

• City of Longview GIS Department
• Cowlitz County GIS Department
• Cowlitz County online GIS maps

5. How do I find out about bidding opportunities?

CDID #1 is a special purpose district pursuant to Chapter 85.15 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Special districts are exempt from competitive bidding (RCW 39.04) and prevailing wage requirements (RCW 39.12) but we solicit quotes for projects over $10,000 and bids for contracted improvements over $200,000. Bid opportunities are publicly advertised with a Call for Bids in the local newspaper.