8/12 Lamb's quarters, BC Aboriginal title ruling appeal, suing Trump on climate, analog beaver dams, bumblebee plight, democracy watch

 Lamb's quarters

Lamb's quarters Chenopodium berlandieri
Chenopodium berlandieri is widespread in North America, where its range extends from Canada south to Michoacán, Mexico. It is found in every U.S. state except Hawaii. Although widely regarded as a weed, this species was once one of several plants cultivated by Native Americans in prehistoric North America as part of the Eastern Agricultural Complex. (Wikipedia) 

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Lake sampling project helps detect brewing algal bloom 

B.C. to appeal landmark Aboriginal title ruling over Fraser River land in Metro Vancouver
The most recent Indigenous rights and title ruling in B.C. is heading back to court after the province released a statement saying it plans to appeal the decision. The Supreme Court of B.C. ruled last week in favour of the Cowichan Nation on Vancouver Island, granting it fishing rights and Aboriginal title over a parcel of land on Lulu Island in Richmond, B.C. Santana Dreaver reports. (CBC) 

Washington state sues Trump administration for withholding funding to combat climate change
Washington state has filed another lawsuit against the Trump administration — this time for rescinding over $9 million in congressionally approved funds meant to help fight climate change. The lawsuit comes after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in May terminated two funding opportunities aimed at preparing for the effects of climate change, saying the programs were inconsistent with President Donald Trump's new priorities. Ruby de Luna and Sami West report. (KUOW) 

Adopt A Stream volunteers build analog beaver dams in North Creek
The human-engineered structures will mimic natural dams in an effort to restore creek health in an increasingly urbanized area. Eliza Aronson reports. (Everett Herald) 

Plight of the Bumblebees
A journey into the wild and not-so-wild world of bumblebees and the unintended consequences of domestication. Jude Isabella reports. (bioGraphic) 

Democracy Watch

• Trump mobilizes D.C. National Guard, pledges similar crackdown in Democratic cities (Washington State Standard) 
• West Point and Air Force Academy Affirmative Action Lawsuits Are Dropped (NY Times) 
• Judge Tells Trump Officials to Release Funds for Democracy Group (NY Times) 
• Trump taps conservative economist to lead statistics agency (NPR) 
• Over 60,000 Are in Immigration Detention, a Modern High, Records Show (NY Times)
• Pentagon plan would create military ‘reaction force’ for civil unrest (Washington Post) 
  
  
  

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  234 AM PDT Tue Aug 12 2025    
TODAY  SE wind around 5 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt early this  afternoon, rising to 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave  Detail: W 6 ft at 10 seconds.  
TONIGHT  W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after  midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 10 seconds.

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