9/11 Ginkgo, WA gov, BC species at risk, Chinook, BC forests, Port Townsend deer

 

Ginkgo

Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo or gingko, also known as the maidenhair tree, is a species of gymnosperm tree native to East Asia. It is the last living species in the order Ginkgoales, which first appeared over 290 million years ago, and fossils very similar to the living species, belonging to the genus Ginkgo, extend back to the Middle Jurassic epoch approximately 170 million years ago. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current: San Juan Islands National Monument prepares for next phase / It’s not too late for reliable interisland ferry service

Ferguson, Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump in first debate
Clear differences in style and substance emerged in the first face-to-face encounter between the candidates battling to be Washington’s next governor. Jerry Cornfield reports. (Washington State Standard)

Nearly 2,000 species are at-risk in B.C. Only 42 are being considered for new protections
Internal government records show officials are working to update list of at-risk species under forestry legislation for the first time in almost two decades. Ainslie Cruickshank reports. (The Narwhal) 

Warmer temperatures have put chinook salmon — and a way of life — in grave danger
But a fishing moratorium imposed by Canada and Alaska is netting small gains. Brandie Weikle reports. (CBC)

Are BC’s Forests Running Out of Trees?
The province prides itself on its sustainable forestry. But even industry is now sounding the alarm. Zoë Yunker reports. (The Tyee)

Canfor transfers forest tenure in B.C. to 2 First Nations
McLeod Lake Indian Band, Tsay Keh Dene Nation can now harvest over 430,000 cubic metres of timber a year. Isaac Phan Nay reports. (CBC)

Port Townsend city staff will address deer management questions in 2026.
Process to include data on traffic, behavior. Elijah Sussman reports. (Peninsula Daily News)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  230 AM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024    
TODAY  E wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to NW late. Seas around 3 ft.  Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 3 seconds, SW 2 ft at 7 seconds and W 2 ft  at 9 seconds. A chance of rain early this morning, then a slight  chance of rain late this morning. A chance of rain this  afternoon.  
TONIGHT  W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft  at 7 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds.

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