11/11 Poppy, stormy weather, good rain, Site C dam, Crowberry Bog, bird sanctuary

 

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Poppy [Papaver rhoeas]

Poppy
A poppy is a flowering plant in the subfamily Papaveroideae of the family Papaveraceae. Poppies are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colourful flowers. One species of poppy, Papaver somniferum, is the source of the narcotic drug mixture opium, which contains powerful medicinal alkaloids such as morphine and has been used since ancient times as an analgesic and narcotic medicinal and recreational drug. It also produces edible seeds. Following the trench warfare in the poppy fields of Flanders, Belgium, during World War I, poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime, especially in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth realms. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current: After department shake-up, is permit processing in San Juan County better?

Series of storms bring wind, rain and snow to Whatcom County
Nooksack River nears flood stage. Robert Mittendorf reports. (Bellingham Herald)  Heavy rain, strong winds prompt weather warnings for B.C.'s South Coast Rainfall amounts up to 40 millimetres expected by Monday morning in most of Metro Vancouver, forecasters say (CBC)

Sometimes the rain never seems to end on B.C.'s coast — and that's a good thing for some
Rain is a key benefit for some communities, economies and businesses. (CBC)

Site C dam reservoir now fully filled, generating power but flooding land loved by locals
Project will increase province's electricity supply by 8%, B.C. Hydro says. Andrew Kurjata reports. (CBC)

A mysterious, rare bog is full of surprises on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula
Crowberry Bog sits like an inflated bladder above the surrounding landscape. Ed Jahn reports. (OPB)

Wildlife petition calls for new Vancouver Island coastal bird sanctuary
Conservationists want to connect Victoria Harbour and Shoal Harbour, creating a new Salish Sea migratory bird sanctuary. Ben Fenlon reports. (Lake Cowichan Gazette)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  609 AM PST Mon Nov 11 2024    
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON   
REST OF TODAY  SW wind 10 to 15 kt, backing to S late. Seas  5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 6 seconds and W 7 ft at  13 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. Rain likely early this  morning, then showers late this morning and afternoon.  
TONIGHT  S wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after  midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft after midnight.  Wave Detail: W 11 ft at 16 seconds. Showers in the evening, then  rain after midnight.

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