11/6 English ivy, Snohomish R rights, Upthegrove leads, BC port lockout, Canada oil gas cap rules, avian flu

 

English Ivy

English Ivy Hedera helix L.
European colonists introduced English ivy as early as 1727. It is widely planted for its evergreen foliage and dependability as a year-round “carefree” groundcover. Although recognized as a serious weed of natural ecosystems, parks, landscapes and other areas, it continues to be sold and marketed as an ornamental plant in the United States. Vast resources, time and labor are expended attempting to manage infestations on public and private lands. English ivy is an aggressive invader that threatens all vegetation levels of forested and open areas, growing along the ground as well as into the forest canopy. Vines climbing up tree trunks spread out and envelop branches and twigs, blocking sunlight from reaching the host tree’s foliage, thereby impeding photosynthesis. (Invasives)
 

Today's top story in Salish Current: A spooky season: Bellingham voters express anxiety as Election Day arrives

Voters approving Everett minimum wage, Snohomish River rights measures
Initiative 24-03 will give the Snohomish River legal rights, allowing city residents to sue those negatively impacting the health of the watershed. Those responsible would be liable for the damages and, if successfully sued, would be required to pay the city for restoration projects. It received 56% of the vote, as of 8 p.m. Tuesday. Will Geschke reports. (Everett Herald)

Upthegrove ahead in Washington lands commissioner race
Dave Upthegrove, a Democrat who is keen to preserve thousands of acres of state forests that could otherwise be logged, was leading the Washington lands commissioner race over Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler. Upthegrove was ahead Tuesday night with 53% of the vote to Herrera Beutler’s 47%. Vote counting will continue in the days ahead. Bill Lucia reports. (Washington State Standard)

B.C. ports lockout: Vancouver businesses already feeling the bite of labour dispute
The lockout has halted operations at more than a dozen terminals run by Maritime Employers Association members, leaving containers of goods behind picket lines. Derrick Penner reports. (Vancouver Sun)

5 takeaways from Canada’s draft rules for an oil and gas emissions cap
Draft plan would set Canada apart from its fossil fuel competitors, says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. Carl Meyer reports. (The Narwhal)

Avian flu outbreak at Vancouver Island petting farm prompts exposure notice from health authority
Farm operator says about 50 chickens and ducks on the farm were put down after disease was discovered. (CBC)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  206 AM PST Wed Nov 6 2024    
TODAY  SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft  at 3 seconds and W 4 ft at 12 seconds. A slight chance of showers  early this morning. A slight chance of showers this afternoon.  
TONIGHT  SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E  2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds.

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