1/27 Brooding anemone, Tahlequah, WA enviros, Storming the Sound, bird flu, False Cr derelict boats, saving journalism, Indigenous reporting, First 100 Days

 

Brooding anemone [Sound Water Stewards]

Brooding anemone Epiactis sp.
This is a small anemone, with the crown up to 2 inches in diameter. (The base may be somewhat wider than the crown.) The color varies. It is often red or pink when on rocks and green or brown when on eelgrass. Look for the radiating white lines originating from the oral disk and on the base and column. Also, watch for baby Epiactis attached to the base of the mother. They look like little buds and will stay attached to her for several months until they're large enough to live on their own. There are several similar species of Epiactis. (Sound Water Stewards)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Mark Hunter and the sound of innovation

How Tahlequah, her dead calf tell the story of climate change
The stories of salmon and orcas in the Pacific Northwest are linked. Their paths intermingle in a vast web of ecosystems and coevolved species. Salmon are struggling to survive. So are the families of endangered southern resident orcas, with a population of just 73, not improved in years. Their plight has been on full display, capturing worldwide attention yet again as mother orca Tahlequah this winter has carried her dead calf that lived only about a week. Lynda Mapes reports. (Seattle Times)

Washington environmentalists respond to Trump’s rollbacks
President Donald Trump signed numerous executive orders weakening national environmental protections before his first week back in office has even ended. The orders align with Trump’s agenda of supporting fossil fuel production and curbing emission regulations.County and state conservation and renewable energy groups plan to continue work during the new administration. Eliza Aronson reports. (Everett Herald)

Storming the Sound Conference returns for its 26th year
About 175 people attended Friday the 26th iteration of a local environmental educators conference. The Storming the Sound Conference is an annual conference that draws environmental educators from throughout the Puget Sound region. Emma Fletcher-Frazer reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)

Bird Flu Enters a New Phase, Scientists Say
A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected. Apoorva Mandavilli reports. (NY Times)

'Nobody is in charge': Derelict boats in False Creek a growing problem, residents say
Little accountability for owners of abandoned boats, says local salvage and boat repair service. (CBC)

Edmonds lawmaker’s bill would pump $20 million into journalism statewide
The bipartisan bill would tax high-income tech companies as part of a workforce development tax. The bill follows similar legislation in other states and countries to protect legacy media. State Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, is the lead sponsor of the bill. Jordan Hansen reports. (Everett Herald)

'Our own voice': Organization supporting Indigenous journalists launches in Canada
Five veteran Indigenous journalists have launched a new organization dedicated to supporting and representing fellow First Nations, Metis and Inuit storytellers. The Indigenous Media Association of Canada, or IMAC, will represent Indigenous journalists and media at the federal level, push for better coverage of Indigenous communities by mainstream media and advocate for the implementation of UNDRIP Article 16, the organization said in a news release. (CBC)

First 100 Days
Trump officials issue quotas to ICE officers to ramp up arrests (Washington Post)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  236 AM PST Mon Jan 27 2025    
TODAY  E wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming around 5 kt late. Seas 3 to  4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 7 seconds and W 3 ft at 15 seconds. 
TONIGHT  E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W  2 ft at 7 seconds and W 2 ft at 14 seconds.

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