8/19 Bindweed, salmon habitat repair, Cowichan Tribes court win, Oregon timber woes, democracy watch

 Field Bindweed

Field Bindweed Convolvulus arvensis
Field bindweed is a noxious week that, once established, is nearly impossible to fully eradicate. It outcompetes native plants species and can reduce crop yields. It forms an extensive root system, often climbing or forming dense tangled mats. It can grow in a wide range of conditions from full sun to full shade and is drought-tolerant. It is found in ravines, greenbelts, forested parks and farmlands as well as residential settings such as driveways, flower gardens and ornamental borders. (WA Noxious Weed Control Board)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Steps to a comprehensive housing strategy

Salmon habitat is destroyed for development. Is it possible to replace what’s lost?
A human-constructed marsh in B.C.’s Fraser River was meant to mimic natural feeding and breeding grounds. Offset projects can succeed — if someone sticks around to care for them. Ainslie Cruickshank reports. (The Narwhal) 

With court win, Quw’utsun Nation sees a ‘spiritual homecoming’ after 150 years
After landmark ruling grants ‘Vancouver Island’ First Nations title to Tl’uqtinus summer village and nearby fishing rights, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm see it as a ‘disheartening’ betrayal. And the province sues to appeal. David P. Ball reports. (IndigiNews)  See also: Inside Richmond’s Precedent-Setting Cowichan Tribes v. Canada Case Zoe Bunker reports. (The Tyee) 

‘We are sinking’: Oregon timber counties flail, awaiting Congress to renew key funding
A budget crisis a century in the making is coming to a head as Oregon’s rural counties wait on Congress to approve funding they’ve long relied on. April Ehrlich reports. (OPB) 

Democracy Watch

• Trump seeks big voting changes, but the Constitution doesn't give the president a say over elections (AP) 
• WA officials respond to DOJ letter threatening state over sanctuary policies (KUOW) 

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  229 AM PDT Tue Aug 19 2025    
TODAY  SE wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to W this afternoon. Seas  around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain  until late afternoon, then a slight chance of rain late.  
TONIGHT  W wind around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft in the evening,  then around 2 ft or less. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 9 seconds.

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