The Healthy Lands Project (HeLP) controls invasive weeds on both private and public lands in cities and unincorporated areas throughout King County, on recently protected conservation lands and open space. The project's goal is to increase the success of conservation by providing invasive weed control when it is most needed. In addition, through workshops, technical assistance, tool loans, and other resources, HeLP makes it easier for county residents to practice stewardship on their own lands.

Once a site is added to our work scope, trained crews map and control invasive plants in open space, trail corridors, riparian, and forestry lands in cities and unincorporated areas that are in the process of being protected (or have been recently protected) through acquisition, conservation easement or other property owner agreements. HeLP also controls infestations on immediately adjacent infested lands and rights-of-way to prevent weeds from re-infesting protected lands. HeLP controls both state-regulated noxious weeds and non-regulated invasive plants that impact natural areas. Control work is done in coordination and cooperation with property owners and public agencies and includes education and stewardship planning to ensure long-term maintenance and protection of the lands.

There is no charge for HeLP services. However, landowners commit to implement a stewardship plan to sustain the benefits of the invasive weed control. To help property owners achieve the goals of the stewardship plan, HeLP can provide assistance such as plants for restoration, training on weed control and restoration, permitting assistance, equipment loans and help organizing community volunteer events. The key to the success of any invasive plant control work is long-term stewardship.