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| Shiner perch |
Shiner perch Cymatogaster aggregata
The shiner perch is a common surfperch found in estuaries, lagoons, and coastal streams along the Pacific coast from Alaska to Baja California. It is the sole member of its genus. The shiner perch is also known as seven-eleven and shiner seaperch. (Wikipedia)
Today's top story in Salish Current: 'Is this recyclable?'
Nearly 40% of California produce contains PFAS pesticides, report finds
A new report shows that nearly 40% of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables tested by California regulators have residues of “forever” or PFAS chemicals, a family of compounds that can be lasting and harmful. Susanne Rust reports. (LA Times)
Port of Tacoma sues to recoup $10M for cleanup of ‘toxic legacies’ at 2 parcels
The Port of Tacoma is seeking to recoup millions of dollars in environmental cleanup costs over previous industrial contamination at sites the port acquired from PQ Corp. in 2008 for more than $8.5 million. Debbie Cockrell reports. (Tacoma News Tribune)
WA’s Mosquito Fleet Act gets bipartisan support, gives Dems heartburn
A bill to create a modern fleet of passenger-only ferries in Washington state appeared on the glide path to passage this legislative session in Olympia, following lopsided votes of approval in both the state House and Senate, from Democrats and Republicans. House Bill 1923 is now in the hands of legislative negotiators trying to reconcile the very different texts tied to the same piece of legislation. Nicholas Deshais reports. (Seattle Times)
Oregon finds a new way to fund wildlife conservation—tax tourists
The new law will raise the state’s lodging tax from 1.5% to 2.75%, which supporters call a modest increase in a state tax that’ll amount to a substantial chunk of money: an estimated $37 million annually. Most of that money will go toward Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife efforts to conserve habitat for species ranging from puffins to bats to frogs. Kendra Chamberlain reports. (Columbia Insight)
Illegal sea cucumber fishing leads to $11,600 fine for north Vancouver Island fishers
3 men caught with 43 sea cucumbers at Campbell River beach last spring, DFO says. Maryse Zeidler reports. (CBC)
Researchers 'ping' great white shark near Vancouver Island
Kara, a great white shark fitted with a tracking device in October 2025, sent a signal this week to researchers from local waters. Claire Palmer reports. (CBC)
Democracy Watch
A new report shows that nearly 40% of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables tested by California regulators have residues of “forever” or PFAS chemicals, a family of compounds that can be lasting and harmful. Susanne Rust reports. (LA Times)
Port of Tacoma sues to recoup $10M for cleanup of ‘toxic legacies’ at 2 parcels
The Port of Tacoma is seeking to recoup millions of dollars in environmental cleanup costs over previous industrial contamination at sites the port acquired from PQ Corp. in 2008 for more than $8.5 million. Debbie Cockrell reports. (Tacoma News Tribune)
WA’s Mosquito Fleet Act gets bipartisan support, gives Dems heartburn
A bill to create a modern fleet of passenger-only ferries in Washington state appeared on the glide path to passage this legislative session in Olympia, following lopsided votes of approval in both the state House and Senate, from Democrats and Republicans. House Bill 1923 is now in the hands of legislative negotiators trying to reconcile the very different texts tied to the same piece of legislation. Nicholas Deshais reports. (Seattle Times)
Oregon finds a new way to fund wildlife conservation—tax tourists
The new law will raise the state’s lodging tax from 1.5% to 2.75%, which supporters call a modest increase in a state tax that’ll amount to a substantial chunk of money: an estimated $37 million annually. Most of that money will go toward Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife efforts to conserve habitat for species ranging from puffins to bats to frogs. Kendra Chamberlain reports. (Columbia Insight)
Illegal sea cucumber fishing leads to $11,600 fine for north Vancouver Island fishers
3 men caught with 43 sea cucumbers at Campbell River beach last spring, DFO says. Maryse Zeidler reports. (CBC)
Researchers 'ping' great white shark near Vancouver Island
Kara, a great white shark fitted with a tracking device in October 2025, sent a signal this week to researchers from local waters. Claire Palmer reports. (CBC)
Democracy Watch
- Pentagon bars press photographers over ‘unflattering’ Hegseth photos (Washington Post)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 201 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THU W wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: W 11 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
THU NIGHT W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 9 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 201 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THU W wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: W 11 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
THU NIGHT W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 9 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
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