9/24 Grebe, seal kill, new sea spiders, Laura Tucker, Woodfibre LNG, genomics testing, EV trucks, black gas, BC lNG, democracy watch.

 

Red-necked Grebe [All About Birds}

 
Red-necked Grebe Podiceps grisegena
Red-necked Grebes are boldly plumaged waterbirds with pale cheeks and a daggerlike yellow bill that contrasts with a sharp black crown often likened to a toreador’s cap (sometimes raised into a short crest). In North America, Red-necked Grebes breed chiefly in Canada and Alaska, mostly on shallow freshwater lakes in lowland areas, especially sheltered areas that have some marsh vegetation around the edges and little disturbance or human activity. (All About Birds) 

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Northwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleet

Congress debates lethal removal of seals and sea lions in Puget Sound
A proposed amendment to the Marine Mammal Protection Act has renewed a debate over the merits of killing seals and sea lions to protect salmon. Proponents say it will help some endangered salmon populations while opponents say the legislation is misguided and likely to be counterproductive. Christopher Dunagan reports. (Salish Sea Currents Magazine) 

Hairy-legged red-eyed sea spiders discovered in the Salish Sea
UBC-led research uncovered tiny marine spiders that suck the juice out of jellyfish and other hydroids, helping fill gaps in our understanding of coastal biodiversity. Alex Walls reports. (UBC) 

Laura Tucker to receive Eleanor Stopps Award
The award has been presented annually since 2009 by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Stopps, who died in 2012, was a celebrated conservationist and the driver behind the conservation of Protection Island. Christy Carley reports. (Peninsula Daily News) 

District of Squamish rejects $142M Woodfibre LNG deal 
The District of Squamish has rejected a deal that would have seen the operators of the Woodfibre LNG project contribute $142 million over 10 years. Alanna Kelly reports. (CBC) 

First Nations Invest in Genomics Testing for Their Fisheries
Five Nuu-chah-nulth nations will soon no longer need to rely on DFO to run data that informs management and conservation. Michelle Gamage reports. (The Tyee) 

Uptake slow for mid-size electric truck vouchers in WA’s new incentive program
Five months after the program’s launch, half of $112 million in vouchers have been requested, but some say more funding is needed to incentivize small businesses. Aspen Ford reports. (Washington State Standard) 

Black gas: Inside the investigation of a B.C. oil refinery chemical leak
Parkland could face fines up to $1.2 million for the chemical leakage on Jan. 21, 2024, which left an odorous haze across the region and prompted hundreds of calls to emergency lines. Metro Vancouver has been granted a search warrant to seize dozens of documents inside Burnaby's Parkland Refinery that it believes will prove the facility polluted the region during a malfunction in January 2024 — and that staff didn't immediately warn the district about it. Jon Hernandez reports. (CBC) 

The election is on. So is B.C.’s push for more LNG 
B.C. issued a key approval for a massive expansion of FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG facility one day before calling a snap election, putting the province’s push for LNG squarely in the political spotlight. Shannon Waters reports. (The Narwhal) 

Democracy Watch

• Iowa judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Des Moines Register and pollster (AP)

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  216 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026    
THU  SE wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft  at 11 seconds. Rain in the afternoon. THU NIGHT  SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE  2 ft at 5 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds. Rain.

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8/23 Moon jellies, Tilbury LNG, Ferndale battery facility, WWU research vessel, equinox, democracy watch.

Moon Jellies [Aquarium of the Pacific]

 

Moon Jellies Aurelia labiata
Swarms of jellies have been seen more frequently in Puget Sound over the past several decades, and some biologists speculate these fast-growing jellyfish will do especially well in the warmer oceans of the future. Moon jellies are unique among the various jellyfish species inhabiting Puget Sound in that they form vast blooms. When populations spike, they can take over a single bay — creating a dramatic sight. (UW Oceanography)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Environment takes back seat in San Juan priorities, say former county employees

Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., gets greenlight for expansion
The federal government has approved expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., on Tilbury Island in the Fraser River, saying potential adverse effects are justified by the project's benefits. The province says the project could generate 6,200 full-time-equivalent years of employment during construction and 100 permanent jobs, and contribute up to $1.7 billion to provincial GDP during construction. (Canadian Press) 

Battery facility proposed north of Ferndale in PSE push for renewables
Oregon-based energy company GridStor has proposed a 100-megawatt, 7-acre enclosure of lithium-ion batteries on a 27-acre lot in Custer, north of Ferndale. Energy storage projects have been solicited by Puget Sound Energy in response to the major demand for electricity expected in the coming years. Julia Tillman reports. (CDN) 

WWU’s new research vessel will be built from scratch to meet school’s needs
Western Washington University will soon be in possession of a new, custom-built research vessel, thanks to $1.03 million in federal funding that was approved Sept. 4. The vessel will be built and designed from scratch because there are a lot of specific tasks the university needs it to complete. Jack Belcher reports. (Bellingham Herald) 

Day and night get equal billing on Tuesday. A guide to the fall equinox
The fall equinox is Tuesday, when light and darkness split the day evenly. It marks the start of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. (Associated Press) 

Democracy Watch

• Trump administration’s WA voter roll lawsuit dismissed (Washington State Standard) 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  244 PM PDT Tue Sep 22 2026    

WED  W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at  11 seconds.  
WED NIGHT  NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W  5 ft at 11 seconds.

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9/22 Big brown bat, forest saved, BC marine detective, Puget Sound warming waters, city coyotes, democracy watch.

Big Brown Bat [Northwest Trek]

 
Big Brown Bat Eptesicus fuscus
Washington state is home to 15 species of bats. The big brown bat is one of the largest bat species in Washington and features a heavy body, large head, and broad nose. The large, powerful jaw musculature and heavy teeth of big brown bats allow them to feed on hard-bodied insects as well as other prey. Big brown bats range from southern and central Canada to northern South America and the Caribbean. This species is present throughout Washington. (WDFW)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  The artists, history and heart behind the Bellingham Circus Guild

Trees in coastal temperate rainforest spared from the chopping block
The Elwha Legacy Forests Coalition essentially bought out the rights to harvest 29 acres of state forests from a logging company. Aspen Ford reports. (Washington State Standard) 

An Underwater Interview with BC’s Marine Detective
Jackie Hildering teaches people that we can build a better world. And that depends on a healthy ocean. Michelle Gamage reports. (The Tyee) 

What will super El Niño mean for Puget Sound’s already warming waters?
The Puget Sound region is heating up; there’s no doubt about it. Puget Sound’s waters are warming as well. Jan Newton is executive director of the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS), an agency that tracks ocean data in the Pacific Northwest. She said that water temperatures have been warmer than average in Puget Sound for a couple of years now. Gavin Feek reports. (Tacoma News Tribune) 

UW study suggests more coyotes are living in cities
University of Washington researchers found that coyote density in Seattle was nine times higher than in the wild. Bellamy Pailthorp reports. (KNKX) 

Democracy Watch

• CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access, citing First Amendment (AP) 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  130 PM PDT Mon Sep 21 2026    
TUE  W wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the  afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds.  
TUE NIGHT  W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt after  midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A  chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.

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9/21 Mountain huckleberry, Arctic oil threat, war canoe racers, Roadless Rule, Seattle birds, quagga mussels, democracy watch.

Mountain Huckleberry [Native Plants PNW]

 
Mountain Huckleberry Vaccinium membranaceum
There are about 450 species of Vaccinium worldwide, about 40 in North America with about 15 in the Pacific Northwest. It is Idaho’s State Fruit. The flavorful, juicy berries were collected by natives, eaten fresh or cooked, mashed and dried into cakes.  Mountain Huckleberry is the dominant species of huckleberry consumed by Grizzly Bears and Black Bears; they eat the berries, leaves, stems and roots.  Elk, moose and deer will also browse on the foliage.  Small mammals, grouse and other birds also eat the berries as well as use the shrub as cover. (Native Plants PNW) 

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Removal underway for sinking boat in Lake Whatcom 

Oil interests threaten life in Arctic refuge’s fragile coastal plain 
The coastal plain of the Arctic Wildlife National Refuge, one of the most fragile and fought over pieces of public land in our country, is caught in a fight that has continued over the same thing for decades. Oil. Lynda Mapes reports. (Seattle Times) 

Asia Youngman's new docuseries takes you out on the water with war canoe racers 
War canoe racing is a traditional style of paddling that has been a way of life for Coast Salish and other Pacific Northwest communities for thousands of years. Racing Waters, a new nine-part docuseries, introduces us to the modern version of the sport, taking viewers into the world of First Nations war canoe and outrigger racing. Ruby Cornish reports. (CBC) 

Foresters, activists dispute federal Roadless Rule claim
The U.S. Department of Agriculture claims that a 25-year-old conservation measure, the “roadless rule,” blocks preventative wildfire work, but some foresters and activists disagree. “The argument that there are more fires in roadless areas versus non-roadless areas is false,” said George Geissler, who oversees the state Department of Natural Resources’ forest resilience and wildland fire program. Taylor Scott Richmond reports. (Everett Herald) 

Why are Seattle’s birds in decline?
Across the eight sites — which included flagship parks like Seward Park, Discovery Park, Golden Gardens Park and Magnuson Park — the diversity of bird species declined by 18% and the average number of birds observed in each survey declined by 21%. Seward Park was a bright spot in the survey results. Amanda Zhou reports. (Seattle Times)  

How Idaho hopes to eradicate its quagga mussel invasion — before it reaches the Columbia River
Idaho has taken an aggressive approach to try to rid the Snake River of invasive mussels before they reach the Columbia River. And they said their approach is working. Courtney Platt reports. (NW Public Broadcasting) 

Democracy Watch

• MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban (AP) 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  133 PM PDT Sun Sep 20 2026    

MON  W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at  13 seconds.  
MON NIGHT  W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W  6 ft at 12 seconds.

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9/18 America at 250, river otter, Ts'ele7álhse, natural gas initiative, BC land zoning, AI poll, democracy watch, week in review.

"America at 250" features eminent historian and Western Washington University scholar Johann Neem and journalist Ron Judd discussing the search for a common narrative to describe what our county means to us. The event is a fundraiser supporting Salish Current, and features live and silent auctions of fine art from local artists curated by artist Chris Moench and a paddle-raising led by guest auctioneer Frank Catalano. Appetizers and no-host bar are available. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Hotel Leo, Bellingham. Early reservations encouraged. salishcurrent.rsvp@gmail.com

 

River otter [Keith Nelson]

River otter Lontra canadensis
Although seldom seen, river otters are relatively common throughout Washington in ponds, lakes, rivers, sloughs, estuaries, bays, and in open waters along the coast. In colder locations, otters frequent areas that remain ice-free in winter—rapids, the outflows of lakes, and waterfalls. River otters can be found in fresh, brackish, or salt water, and can travel overland for considerable distances. River otters are sometimes mistaken for their much larger seagoing cousin, the sea otter. (WDFW)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Governor’s response to WDFW investigation sows more discord

New orca calf officially has a name
A killer whale calf designated as J63 officially has a name. The Samish Indian Nation chose the name Ts'ele7álhse, which means "the heart of the Salish Sea" in Coast Salish. (KIRO) 

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters
Justices, in a 6-3 decision, found Initiative 2066 unconstitutional because it dealt with multiple unrelated subjects. Jerry Cornfield reports. (Washington State Standard) 

How Much Plastic Does it Take to Kill a Seabird?
For the first time, researchers uncover how eating plastic trash may impact seabirds at the population level. Greg Noone reports. (bioGraphic) 

Will BC’s Land Zoning Plan Protect More Forests?
New pilot sites will help determine whether restored areas are logged again, government ministers say. Ben Parfitt reports. (The Tyee) 

Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental consequences of AI
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) finds that 53% of Americans are extremely or very concerned about the environmental impacts of AI, up from 41% who said the same in 2025. Younger adults ages 18-29 have become particularly concerned, increasing from 38% last year to 60% today and moving from levels similar to other age groups to the highest level of concern. (Associated Press/NORC) 

Democracy Watch

• Trump calls possible Canada-EU move a hostile act after escalating trade war (Canadian Press) 
• Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting (AP)
• WA governor takes stand against initiative repealing ‘parents bill of rights’(KNKX) 

 

Salish Sea News Week in Review 9/18/26: America at 250, Bamboo Friday, WA coal plant, tire burning, breeding spotted owls, greenhouse gas limits, wolf ESA. toxic tires, ESA 'take,' paper mill pollution, bringing back bluebirds. 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  138 AM PDT Fri Sep 18 2026    
TODAY  NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft  at 8 seconds.  
TONIGHT  NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW  3 ft at 8 seconds.  
SAT  W wind around 5 kt, veering to NW in the afternoon. Seas  around 3 ft in the morning, then around 2 ft or less. Wave  Detail: W 2 ft at 8 seconds.  
SAT NIGHT  W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft or less, then  around 3 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds.  
SUN  W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft  at 9 seconds.

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9/17 Sea urchin, orca!, ESA 'take,' BC bluebirds, PT paper mill fined, Skagit energy storage, BC Hydro reporting, Sim,ilk estuary, restoration grants, crashes and spills, Byron Sher, democracy watch.

Green sea urchin [Ask Nature]

 
Sea urchin
The red sea urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) and the green sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) occur in large numbers throughout the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Admiralty Inlet, and the San Juan Islands but are also found in the inland waters of Puget Sound. Sea urchins graze actively on seaweed using sharp jaw parts (found in a structure called Aristotle's lantern) to chew up kelp, a favorite food source. (Swinomish Fisheries)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Bellingham’s Salish Landing Park moves closer to completion

Breathtaking
An orca peeks above the water on Monday afternoon at the Port Angeles Boat Haven in front of spectators from a yacht. The Orca Network identified the orca as Biggs T109A4 Garrett. Jay Cline reports. (Peninsula Daily News) 

Trump administration moves to gut a core endangered species protection 
In what would be a seismic shift, the Trump administration is quietly moving to strip a core protection of the Endangered Species Act. At the center of the change is what it means to “take” an endangered animal, something that has long been prohibited under the act. Under a new interpretation of the law’s language outlined in the memo, the accidental killing or injury of an animal would no longer be considered illegal; only actions specifically intending to target an animal would. The change would be transformative because, in the United States, the killing of endangered animals almost always happens incidentally, in the course of economic activity. Catrin Einhorn reports. (NY Times) 

Bluebirds Went Extinct on Vancouver Island. Now They’re Back
Seventy landowners and many other volunteers have helped return their gentle, chortling song to the Cowichan Valley. Sarah Cox reports. (The Tyee) 

WA fines Port Townsend paper mill for chemical spill, poor maintenance 
Washington’s Department of Ecology fined the Port Townsend Paper Company $734,000 this week for a series of spills, including two that poured out thousands of gallons of highly alkaline black liquor. Conrad Swanson reports. (Seattle Times) 

Bayview Ridge energy storage facility fight returns to Skagit County
The fight over a building permit issued for a battery energy storage facility on Bayview Ridge west of Burlington is once again in the hands of the Skagit County Board of Commissioners. On July 29, Whatcom County Superior Court Judge Robert E. Olson ruled that the Skagit County Board of Commissioners did not properly enter facts and findings in its denial of Stewards of Skagit’s appeal, and did not explain its reasoning. The court reversed the board’s decision and remanded the matter back to the board for the appeal. On Aug. 28, Stewards of Skagit filed an appeal with the Skagit County Board of Commissioners. A hearing is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 14, the county confirmed. Emma Fletcher-Frazer reports. (Skagit Valley Herald) 

BC Hydro just scaled back its clean electricity reporting
BC Hydro has to supply 100% clean energy by 2030. As the province stares down a supply crunch, the utility just made it harder for the public to track its progress. Shannon Waters reports. (The Narwhal) 

NOAA awards $4.2 million for Similk estuary project
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is awarding $4.2 million to the Skagit River System Cooperative, which is a natural resource consortium of the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. The grant will fund the restoration of the Similk Bay estuary and pocket marsh just west of the Swinomish reservation. Emma Fletcher-Frazer reports. (Skagit Valley Herald) 

Nooksack Indian Tribe, Whatcom Land Trust awarded $778K to restore salmon habitat
The Nooksack Indian Tribe and Whatcom Land Trust were awarded a total of $778,482 in grants for projects to restore salmon habitat. In all, 75 grants totaling $21.5 million were awarded to projects in 27 counties, according to a Wednesday, Sept. 16 news release from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. (CDN) https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/sep/16/nooksack-indian-tribe-whatcom-land-trust-awarded-778k-to-restore-salmon-habitat/

Truck Crashes and Fuel Spills Are Endangering BC’s Wild Sheep
A ‘very poor’ recent recovery effort highlights the need for improvements, locals and advocates say. Josh Kozelj reports. (The Tyee) 

Byron Sher, an uncomfortable politician who left an indelible mark on California’s environment, dies at 98
Byron Sher, a Stanford law professor turned California legislator who wrote some of the state’s most far-reaching environmental laws, died Saturday. He was 98. Dan Morain reports. (LA Times) 

Democracy Watch

• Federal judge blocks Trump administration from limiting stay of international students (KUOW) 
• Group aims to ‘DeFlock’ Everett with citizen-led initiatives (Everett Herald) 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  200 PM PDT Wed Sep 16 2026    
THU  E wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at  8 seconds.  
THU NIGHT  W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W  4 ft at 8 seconds.

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9/16 Killdeer, BC toxic runoff grants, Farmland Legacy Program, WDFW commission ills, Hispanic Heritage Month, democracy watch.

 

Killdeer [Brad Imhoff]

Killdeer Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer are graceful plovers common to lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, and parking lots. These tawny birds run across the ground in spurts, stopping with a jolt every so often to check their progress, or to see if they’ve startled up any insect prey. Their voice, a far-carrying, excited kill-deer, is a common sound even after dark, often given in flight as the bird circles overhead on slender wings. (All About Birds)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  New poetry collection speaks to ‘Women, Madness, Whiteness’

2 UBC researchers awarded $1M each to study toxic tire particles, microbial ocean life
University of British Columbia researchers Patrick Keeling and Rachel Scholes have been granted $1 million each for projects that study microscopic ocean organisms and toxic road run-off. Marissa Birnie reports. (Canadian Press) 

Farmland Legacy Program adds 219 acres of protected land
Skagit County has protected 219 acres of agricultural land southeast of Samish Island owned by Jerry Nelson and Jenny Nelson of Double N Potatoes through the county's Farmland Legacy Program. Cameron Martinez reports. (Skagit Valley Herald) 

Governor’s response to WDFW investigation sows more discord
Hunters’ demands for spring bear kills led to dubious reprimand, tarnished reputations, say commissioners. K.C. Mehaffey reports. (Columbia Insight)  Gov. Ferguson orders investigation of WDFW commissioners following hunting group’s petition, leaked letters An out-of-state group angry over the end of spring bear hunts says the commission is guilty of “politicking” and “backroom dealing” (Columbia Insight) 

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins with celebrations across the US
Celebrations across the U.S. are expected in observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, showcasing the vast diversity and culture of Latinos. Marked each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is an opportunity for many in the U.S. to learn about or be reminded of the contributions of Hispanic people. The nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority, over 70 million ethnically Hispanic residents make up one-fifth of the total U.S. population. (Associated Press) 

Democracy Watch

• US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states (Washington State Standard) 
• Trump’s push to restrict mail ballots has failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms are ongoing (AP) 

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  143 PM PDT Tue Sep 15 2026    
WED  E wind around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft  at 7 seconds.  
WED NIGHT  NW wind around 5 kt, veering to E after midnight.  Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds.

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