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Dahlia

 

Dahlia

 Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico and Central America. As a member of the Asteraceae family of dicotyledonous plants, its relatives include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Lummi Nation battles invasive European green crab

Red-footed Booby
Yesterday's story left out the link to the full story. Read it here.

Upthegrove retains spot in Public Lands general election race
The unofficial results of a hand recount in the Commissioner of Public Lands race shows that Democrat Dave Upthegrove has the votes to face off with former U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, the Republican who came in first place in the August primary. Upthegrove defeated Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson for second place, with 396,306 votes to 396,253 – a difference of 53 votes. Upthegrove gained 6 votes in the recount, and Kuehl Pederson gained 4. Venice Buhain reports. (CascadePBS)

Puget Sound tanker traffic thickens as Canadian pipeline boosts oil flow
Tankers have been ferrying fossil fuels through the island-studded Salish Sea for decades — but the amount of it is. [There is] a surge of tanker traffic in Washington and British Columbia since the Trans Mountain Pipeline from Alberta to Burnaby, British Columbia, nearly tripled its capacity in May. John Ryan reports. (KUOW)

No end in sight for Washington’s battle against invasive green crabs
The state has trapped more than 900,000 of the crustaceans, which pose a threat to native wildlife, the shellfish industry and shoreline habitats. Bill Lucia reports. (Washington State Standard)

Companies logged B.C. forests 170 times without authorization since 2021, records show
The provincial government can’t say how much was improperly harvested and refuses to release details about fines. Ainslie Cruickshank reports. (The Narwhal)

Logging is the 3rd highest emitter in Canada. It should be measured that way, a new report says
UN experts and environmental groups continue to call on Canada to report true climate cost of logging. Inayat Singh and Benjamin Shingler report. (CBC) 

Columbia, Snake River tribes fight to keep fishing traditions alive
The U.S. government recently recognized the harm caused by the dams and has promised to work to restore salmon runs but tribal members doubt much will change. Jordan Gale and Alex Baumhardt report. (Washington State Standard)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  232 AM PDT Wed Sep 4 2024    
TODAY  E wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE late. Seas around 3 ft.  Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds. Areas of fog early this  morning.  
TONIGHT  NW wind around 5 kt, veering to E after midnight. Seas  3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and W 3 ft at  17 seconds.

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