10/13 Sea lettuce. Elwha return, whale entanglements, legacy forest protection, Dee[ Bay, milt meal, democracy watch.

 

Sea lettuce [California Sea Grant]

Sea lettuce Ulva Lactic
The sea lettuces comprise the genus Ulva, a group of edible green algae that are widely distributed along the coasts of the world's oceans. The type species within the genus Ulva is Ulva lactuca, lactuca being Latin for "lettuce". Contamination with toxic heavy metals at certain sites where it can be collected makes it dangerous for human consumption. (Wikipedia]

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Ferries: I’ll keep fighting for improvements

Elwha River dam removal project nears capstone with land transfer to tribe
Where a dam once stood, life coursed through. Kingfishers trilled as they zipped through the canyon, and young salmon darted in the pools below. Lower Elwha Klallam tribal families have returned in recent years to this free-flowing river, bringing laughter to the shore and fish home to eat. Twelve years ago, the last piece of two Elwha dams came down, in what was at the time the world’s largest dam removal project. It was hard-won by the tribe after generations of declining salmon runs and community health. Now, the so-called project lands, where the dams were blasted and a river freed, are slated to return to the tribe, marking the capstone of the federal project. Isabella Breda reports. (Seattle Times) 

Washington among 4 states with highest rate of whale entanglements, report shows
Of the Pacific coastal states with the most reports in 2025, California had the highest at 27.6%; Alaska had 23.7%; Hawaii, 15.8%; and Washington, 11.8%. Aspen Ford reports. (Washington State Standard) 

Does Wash. have enough money to protect legacy forests?
State budget cuts put older forests in limbo and complicate conservation goals. Nick Englefried reports. (Columbia Insight) 

'We hunt for places like this': Trusts help raise funds for Deep Bay land
The goal is to protect 50 hectares of forest, wetland, estuary and shoreline in Deep Bay. Dave Flawse reports. (Times Colonist) 

Milt Meal
Marine creatures will do almost anything for a meal—including feasting on the sperm and eggs of spawning invertebrates. Tony Wu and Adrienne Mason report. (bioGraphic) 

Democracy Watch

• Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans (AP) 
• Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads (AP) 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  207 PM PDT Mon Oct 12 2026    
TUE  E wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at  13 seconds. A chance of showers.  
TUE NIGHT  SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE  2 ft at 3 seconds and W 3 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers  in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.

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10/12 Indigenous People's Day, Oly-area protected, Port Townsend mill spill, Comox Valley water, Deschutes Estuary restoration, ghost gear removal/

 

Indigenous People's Day, Seattle 2023
(Lindsey Wesson/AP-NPR)

Native Americans in North America
Archaeologists believe that the ancestors of today's Native Americans came to North America from Siberia, entering the Puget Sound region as the glaciers of the last ice age receded. Substantial archeological evidence of continuing human habitation in the area from 12,000 years ago indicates that the present tribes of Puget Sound have lived here at least that long, and some discoveries suggest that people were living in the region several thousand years before that. (History Link) 

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Bellingham innovators build ‘Telehamster’ network for vintage phones

$5 million plan protects Olympia-area forest, shoreline and rare cove
The Thurston County-based nonprofit Capitol Land Trust recently announced that more than 200 acres of almost completely undeveloped property with rare environmental features northwest of Olympia has gained permanent protection. The land trust posted on social media on Oct. 2 about the successful conservation effort. The property, which contains a pocket estuary known as Hudson Cove, is at the end of 69th Avenue Northwest on Steamboat Peninsula in Thurston County. Ty Vinson reports. (Olympian) 

WA paper mill reported minor spill; fired worker warns it was far worse 
A company report, accepted by state regulators, said that in late November a hole opened within the bowels of a pulp and paper mill and, briefly, poured a small stream of untreated wastewater into the city’s bay....Washington’s Department of Ecology didn’t investigate. That is, until months later, when John Tippins, a veteran millwright, gave inspectors at Ecology dozens of his own photos and videos from the November spill. He described the episode as “catastrophic,” the worst he had seen. Conrad Swanson reports. (Seattle Times) 

Lack of rain prompts water restrictions in Comox Valley
Inflows into the Comox Lake Reservoir are at their lowest for the period from May 16 to now since records started being kept 64 years ago. Jeff Bell reports. (Times Colonist) 

Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement 
Public review and comment now open until 11:59 p.m. November 9. (Dept of Ecology) 

Coming soon: Bellingham’s new home for Coast Salish culture and history 
A big and bold Indigenous presence is coming to downtown Bellingham. The Indigenous-led nonprofit, Setting Sun Circle, is creating its homebase on West Holly Street. It's calling the space “a new home for Indigenous innovation, healing and collective action.” Kyle Norris reports. (KUOW) 

Divers volunteer to pull ghost gear around Sidney Pier
Five volunteer divers worked in two teams over two dives, clearing three large snags built up on the back pilings of the Sidney Pier, clearing the way for Salish Sea wildlife. The Oct. 4 cleanup follows a dive in March, when a small group pulled up a number of abandoned crab traps. This time, about 250 kg of material was recovered, including roughly 110 kg of rope and line, along with traps, netting, cable and a shopping cart. (Goldstream Gazette) 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  238 PM PDT Sun Oct 11 2026    

MON  SE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas  3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 7 seconds and W 3 ft at  16 seconds.  
MON NIGHT  W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W  2 ft at 6 seconds and W 3 ft at 14 seconds.

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10/9 Pika, BC pipe, pro oil-gas group, WA pipeline expansions, Delta LNG, WSF sick out, democracy watch, week in review.

 

American pika [WDFW]

American pika Ochotona princeps
American pika habitat is restricted to rocky talus slopes, primarily the talus-meadow interface. They are often found above tree lines up to the limit of vegetation, though they can also survive in rocky areas within forests or near lakes. Pikas do not dig burrows, but they may enlarge dens or nest sites under rock. They are sensitive to temperatures above 78 degrees Fahrenheit and rely on winter snowpack to insulate them from extreme cold conditions. The population size of American pika in Washington is unknown. It is a montane talus habitat specialist that may face threats from climate change. (WDFW)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Southern resident killer whales out, Bigg’s in, according to new data 

Water, toxic waste and opportunity: Indigenous leaders react to Carney's pipeline plan
In Sumas First Nation near Abbotsford, B.C., people have gotten used to oil spills, says Chief Dalton Silver. Crude oil has been stored, re-routed and carried through the First Nation's traditional territory for decades. Silver fought the Trans Mountain Expansion Project in 2024 — and lost. Today, he's gearing up for another fight: against the proposed Pacific Link pipeline, which will follow a similar route to Trans Mountain. Jennifer Yoon reports. (CBC) 

‘Knowing our opponents’: how a pro-oil-and-gas group tracks journalists, First Nations and environmentalists 
New research by Greenpeace Canada lays out a web of pro-oil-and-gas groups working together to influence public opinion on climate change. Carl Meyer reports. (The Narwhal)  

4 WA gas pipeline expansions are proposed. Here’s where they stand 
Compressed in steel pipes buried underground, natural gas courses down the Interstate 5 corridor from British Columbia. It flows through the Columbia River Gorge from the Rocky Mountains. The Williams Companies owns and operates the Northwest Pipeline, the main natural gas highway into the state. Williams has proposed four projects that could significantly expand the amount of gas that can be moved into Washington. Greg Kim reports. (Seattle Times) 

A Delta LNG Project Is Expected to Push Emissions Past Standards
As Fortis expands its facility along the Fraser, pollution is expected to worsen in neighbouring communities. Zoë Yunker reports. (The Tyee) 

What we know about underlying labor issues that halted WA’s ferry system 
Commuters, passengers, and crew on Washington State Ferries hit some choppy waters this week when nearly two dozen engine room workers called out in an apparent “sick out” related to labor concerns. Entire routes went out of service on Monday, with only enough staff to run six out of 18 boats. Casey Martin reports. (KUOW) 

Democracy Watch

• Japanese Americans in Seattle embark on 4-day pilgrimage to immigrant detention sites (KUOW) 
• Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy (Washington Post) 

Salish Sea News Week in Review 10/9/26: BC pipe, ocean monitoring, WSF sickout, gray whale haven, Skagit flood maps, fires and lakes, dead baby orca, green crabs, sewage nitrogen.

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Here's your weekend tug weather— 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  246 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026    
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING    
TODAY  W wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming NW 25 to 30 kt late this  morning. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft this afternoon.  Wave Detail: W 10 ft at 10 seconds.  
TONIGHT  NW wind 15 to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after  midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft after midnight.  Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 10 seconds.  
SAT  E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at  10 seconds.  
SAT NIGHT  NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W  5 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 20 seconds.  
SUN  E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at  8 seconds and W 2 ft at 19 seconds.

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10/8 Gumboot chiton, dead orca, green crab, LNG Canada noise, BC Indigenous Rights, nitrogen rules, Skagit stormwater, democracy watch.

Gumboot chiton [Wikipedia]

 
Gumboot chiton Cryptochiton stelleri
The gumboot chiton is a creature of the low intertidal and subtidal worlds. Mainly nocturnal, it stays hidden from the sun. But on foggy days with minus tides, like today, this odd critter can turn up in tidepools.Like all other chiton species, the gumboot uses a muscular foot to cling to rock surfaces. Though it is the largest chiton, the gumboot has the weakest grip: it is easily pried loose by waves and can wash ashore in storms. (Tides and Trails)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Cascadia Works anthology: A lesson in literary citizenship, community

Another grieving orca mom carries dead calf on her nose off Washington state
Whale researchers spotted the female orca carrying a tiny carcass through the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Saturday. John Ryan reports. (KUOW)  Another southern resident orca seen pushing dead calf (Times Colonist) 

State reports on European green crab trapping efforts
From July 2025 to June 2026, 2.1 million green crabs were removed in the state, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife European Green Crab Annual Progress Report released Friday. The number of green crabs removed increased in most management areas as more effort was put into catching them, but some areas saw a decline or their number hold steady. Emma Fletcher-Frazer reports. (Skagit Valley Herald) 

LNG Canada fined $50K over underwater noise monitoring during tug terminal construction
The company behind a major LNG export terminal on British Columbia's North Coast has been handed a $50,000 administrative penalty related to underwater noise while building a tug terminal three years ago. The tug terminal was a part of Phase 1 of LNG Canada's natural gas liquefaction and export terminal in Kitimat, which began operations last year. Simon Little reports. (CBC) 

B.C.’s Indigenous Rights law is now an election issue. Here’s what you need to know 
On the B.C. campaign trail, both the NDP and the Conservatives have spoken against the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Experts say it doesn’t threaten private property rights — and used properly, makes development smoother, not less certain. Shannon Waters reports. (The Narwhal) 

Sewage treatment permits being revised to address nitrogen, low-oxygen problems
Regulatory efforts to confront low-oxygen problems in Puget Sound have turned toward sewage treatment plants, as the Washington Department of Ecology proceeds to reissue operational permits, some ahead of the normal five-year schedule. Since June, 18 draft wastewater permits have been released for public comment, all containing provisions to address current and future discharges of nitrogen in sewage effluent. Christopher Dunagan reports. (Puget Sound Institute) 

Skagit County to expand area it manages for stormwater
The expansion includes all of March Point, additional areas around Big Lake, south of Little Mountain Park in Mount Vernon, the area in Mount Vernon by Riverbend Road, near PeaceHealth United General Medical Center, the northern section of the Northern State Recreation Area, the southeast part of Barney Lake, and small areas around the Port of Skagit. The expansion increases the county's stormwater permit area by about 62%, from about 12,772 acres to about 20,712 acres. It's the first time the county has expanded its permit area since the system was set up in 2007. Emma Fletcher-Frazer reports. (Skagit Valley Herald) 

Democracy Watch

• Trump-appointed judge accuses ICE of lying and fabricating records (NY Times) 
• Trump’s $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are left out. Critics say it’s a political stunt (AP) 

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Here's your tug weather— 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  246 PM PDT Wed Oct 7 2026    
THU  W wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.  Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds.  
THU NIGHT  W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt after  midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds. Rain  after midnight.

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10/7 Lingcod, Skagit flood maps, marbled murrelet, Pacific Link pipe, fire and lakes, democracy watch.

Lingcod [NOAA]

 

Lingcod Ophiodon elongatus
Lingcod range from Kodiak Island to northern Baja, California and possibly to the Bering Sea. They are found on the bottom, with most individuals occupying rocky areas at depths of 10 to 100 m (32-328 ft). They have been found at depths of 427 m (1,400 ft). Lingcod can grow up to 152 cm (60 in or 5 ft) in length, and 59 kg (130 lbs) in weight. Maximum age is 14 years for males and 20 years for females. A Washington state-record 61 lb. lingcod was caught in the San Juan Islands in 1986. (WDFW)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Washington needs this aging state ferry to keep running and running

New Skagit Valley flood maps show worsening conditions 
A new report offers an updated look at flooding risk on the Skagit River, where some of the most damaging floods are expected to become more frequent with climate warming, while existing infrastructure such as dams and levees won’t be able to protect communities from the worst of it. The project, led by the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, with partners including the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, is intended to help local leaders and residents better understand their risk. The official federal flood maps in Skagit County haven’t been updated since 1985. Isabella Breda and Fiona Martin reports. (Seattle Times) 

A Bird So Elusive That Just Seeing One Is a Quest
Meet the crew determined to catch a glimpse of BC’s disappearing marbled murrelet. Sarah Cox reports. (The Tyee) 

Carney’s expensive Alberta truce: the Pacific Link pipeline 
Canadians were always going to foot the bill for the pipeline to the West Coast — despite an agreement requiring private capital to cover it. Drew Anderson reports. (The Narwhal) 

When a forest burns, what does it mean for lakes? Scientists are trying to find out 
Canada has more lakes than any other country, and nearly every one has been exposed to wildfire smoke. Leah Borts-Kuperman reports. (The Narwhal) 

Democracy Watch

• Arkansas campaign ad sparks conservative backlash for portraying lazy welfare recipient as white (AP) 
• Trump doesn’t commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads (AP) 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  142 PM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026    
WED  E wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at  13 seconds and W 2 ft at 17 seconds. Areas of dense fog in the  morning.  
WED NIGHT  NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W  5 ft at 13 seconds.

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10/6 Anemone, WSF sickout, gray whale haven, prawn fisher fined, wall lizards, democracy watch.

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. (Sound Water Stewards)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Bellingham superhero scene rises overnight

Sickout devastates WA ferry system; Ferguson urges workers to return Tuesday
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson told frustrated unionized ferry workers that he expected “every vessel on every route” to be running Tuesday morning as a sickout by members brought much of the nation’s largest ferry system to a standstill Monday. Thirteen of the ferry system’s 18 vessels transporting travelers and commuters across Puget Sound were out of commission at some point Monday, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. By mid-afternoon, only six ferries were operating. The workers’ union says it didn’t coordinate the sickout that led to mass cancellations and took most of the vessels out of the water. Jake Goldstein-Street and Jerry Cornfield report. (Washington State Standard) 

Gray whale safe haven in Puget Sound takes on new significance amid population decline
Almost 200 gray whales have washed up dead along the West Coast in 2026. A small group of gray whales who feed in Puget Sound is surprisingly central to understanding the crisis. Sarah DeWeerdt reports. (Salish Sea Currents Magazine) 

Prawn fisher fined $30,000 for violating licence terms near Nanaimo
It’s the latest fine for Dean Keitsch, who was fined $250,000 two years ago for fishing in a closed area on the Sunshine Coast. Darron Kloster reports. (Times Colonist) 

Slugs gone, bugs gone, strawberries thriving as invasive lizards boom in B.C.
Gavin Hanke, curator of vertebrate zoology at the Royal BC Museum, said it's estimated that there are about 800,000 to a million European wall lizards in B.C., mostly on Vancouver Island, and they have spread as far as Campbell River, 260 kilometres north of Victoria. He worries their rapid spread could have a "serious impact" on the environment. Nono Shen reports. (Canadian Press) 

Democracy Watch

• White House blocks Politico from Air Force One trip, cannot secure replacement (Washington Post) 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  133 PM PDT Mon Oct 5 2026    
TUE  NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft  at 10 seconds. Areas of dense fog in the morning.  
TUE NIGHT  NW wind around 5 kt, veering to NE after midnight.  Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds.

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10/5 Larch, Canada pipe spill risk, LNG Chinese steel, Kelvin wave, salmon return, Haida Gwaii swordfish, bald eagles killed, ocean monitoring, democracy watch.

Western Larch [Wikipedia]

Western Larch Larix occidentalis
Unlike most conifers, Larches are deciduous; the needles turn a golden color in the fall before they are shed. From the Cascades in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon, its range extends eastward to the Rocky Mountains of B.C., northern Idaho and western Montana. Western Larch is a valuable lumber tree. It has the densest wood of the northwest conifers it is often used to make boxes and crates.  Another important economic product is Larch gum; it is similar to gum arabic and is used as an emulsifier or stabilizer in foods and medicine. (Native Plants PNW)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  The secrets of Salish Sea’s sixgill sharks

WA governor ‘disappointed’ Canada is fast-tracking new oil pipeline to B.C.
Ferguson says resources are insufficient to deal with supertanker spill. A WA congressman warns the project is ‘not ready for prime time.’ Jerry Cornfield and Tom Banse report. (Washington State Standard) 

Carney Fast-Tracks Oil Pipeline, Promises Environmental Protection
Announcing funding to prepare BC for oil spills is ‘a warning sign all on its own,’ UBCIC women’s rep says. Sarah Cox reports. (The Tyee) 

LNG Canada to use Chinese steel on $33B expansion project in Kitimat, B.C.
LNG Canada will once again use Chinese steel for the "specialized fabrication capability" it says it requires for its $33-billion Phase 2 expansion project in Kitimat, B.C.  LNG Canada will buy more components from the state-owned China Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. (COOEC), which also manufactured its first two liquified natural gas processing units, known as trains, now in operation. Janyce McGregor reports. (CBC) 

What to know about the Kelvin wave raising the sea level along the West Coast
Sea levels along the West Coast will begin to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of pulses of warm water called Kelvin waves hit the shoreline and move north, sparking concerns about beach erosion and flooding in areas already impacted by climate change and El Niño. (Associated Press) 

Pacific salmon are returning home to spawn. Here’s where to see them 
In October and November, pink, coho and fall chinook salmon come home to spawn. According to the USGS, they use the earth’s magnetic field like a compass, intuitively knowing their ancestral waters are the best place to spawn. Once salmon have located their home rivers, they use their sense of smell to find their way back to their home streams. Gavin Feek reports (Tacoma News Tribune) 

A swordfish was found on Haida Gwaii. Will more follow?
The discovery of a decaying swordfish off British Columbia's North Coast could be a sign of things to come as ocean temperatures rise, a researcher specializing in global fisheries says. The fish was found by filmmaker and outdoorsman "Captain" Quinn Barabash while out with his oldest son and some friends on Sept. 27. Andrew Kurjata reports. (CBC) 

WA man pleads guilty to shooting 2 bald eagles 
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal charges after being found with a dead bald eagle in his vehicle. Joel David Ridley, 39 years old and a member of Lummi Nation, was arrested in February after law enforcement responded to reports of shots fired and encountered the man with the eagle in his vehicle. Joseph O'Sullivan reports. (Seattle Times) 

After Outcry, Monitors the Trump Administration Tried to Scrap Return to Sea
Under pressure from Congress, a network of ocean monitors that provides vital data to meteorologists, climate scientists, oceanographers and the fishing industry is being restored. Eric Niiler reports. (NY Times) 

Democracy Watch

• New monument to Japanese Canadians reminder of dark period in B.C.’s past (Times Colonist) 
• Pete Hegseth to launch new Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs (AP) 
• Trump directed use of taxpayer money for ads praising his presidency (NY Times) 

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Here's your tug weather— 

West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  207 PM PDT Sun Oct 4 2026    
MON  W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at  11 seconds.  
MON NIGHT  W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W  4 ft at 11 seconds.

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