6/25 Grey whale, shoreline protection, hot weather, Invasive species

Grey whale display (PHOTO: MarilynAssaf/CBC)

If you like to watch: Grey whale that washed ashore 5 years ago on display on Vancouver Island
The bones of a 10-metre grey whale that was found on a beach on Vancouver Island five years ago is now on display for the public. The journey began back in April 2010 when the whale washed ashore at East Sooke Park, just outside of Victoria. (CBC)

Conservation groups seek increased shoreline protections in Puget Sound
Three conservation groups on Wednesday petitioned the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to change how it regulates seawalls, bulkheads or other barriers to increase habitat protections along Puget Sound shorelines. Such concrete or rock structures prevent erosion and protect waterfront homes, but they also alter beaches and disrupt habitat for juvenile salmon, forage fish and other species. So Friends of San Juans, the Washington Environmental Council and Sound Action are asking the Corps’ Seattle District to use its authority to regulate so-called “shoreline armoring” projects in tidal areas. Phuong Le reports. (Associated Press)

June plans a final weekend roast
The Puget Sound area is sizzling its way toward its warmest June on record, with weekend temperatures forecast to reach the low 90s. Jack Broom reports. (Seattle Times) See also: Hot weekend expected in Victoria; fire danger high The wildfire danger has hit the “extreme” rating in parts of Greater Victoria, including Saanich, and is high on most of Vancouver Island amid dry, hot weather that’s expected to reach the high 20s by the weekend…. Environment Canada predicts Saturday will be the hottest day. It will be even hotter in Port Alberni, Nanaimo and Campbell River. Katie DeRosa reports. (Times Colonist)

Invasive species a threat in every corner of B.C.
Dozens of non-native invasive plants and animals are established in British Columbia, arriving on the wind, in nursery plants, soil and on improperly cleaned boats. Invasives are more than a nuisance, costing millions in crop losses, ruined infrastructure and threatening natural biodiversity, according to the Invasive Species Council of B.C. The federal government this week passed new regulations in the Aquatic Invasive Species Act granting new powers to border staff and creating a guideline for responding to infestations. Randy Shore reports. (Vancouver Sun) See also: Albertans warned not to flush 'invasive' goldfish  (BBC)

Now, your tug weather--
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 900 PM PDT WED JUN 24 2015
THU
LIGHT WIND...BECOMING NW 5 TO 15 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. SW SWELL 4 FT AT 10 SECONDS.
THU NIGHT
W WIND 5 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. SW SWELL 3 FT AT 13 SECONDS.
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