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| Bull thistle [Sheldon Navie] |
Bull thistle, spear thistle or common thistle is a widespread biennial thistle originally from Europe and Asia, but now introduced throughout North America. Although it is intimidating in appearance and can sometimes form large infestations, this thistle is not as challenging to control as many others and is mainly a problem in hay fields and pastures. Bull thistle is also commonly found along trails, roads and vacant fields. (King County)
Washington's Port Of Vancouver Says No To New Fossil Fuel Projects
Port of Vancouver commissioners passed a significant energy policy shift that shuts the door on any future bulk fossil fuel terminals. By a vote of 2 to 1, commissioners laid out a new statement: “the port chooses not to pursue new bulk fossil fuel terminals on port-owned industrial property.” For the past several weeks, dozens of environmental activists have crowded board meetings, urging commissioners to pass a new policy taking a stance against future fossil fuel projects. Molly Solomon reports. (OPB)
Transient orcas visit Dyes Inlet, thrilling many shoreside observers
A group of about eight transient killer whales came to visit the Bremerton-Silverdale area today (Wednesday), exciting lots of people who watched from shore. Mark Sears and his grown daughter Maya, both federally permitted orca researchers, caught up with the whales in Sinclair Inlet and began taking photos to identify the individual animals. Chris Dunagan writes. (Watching Our Water Ways)
Trash barge from Philippines to arrive in Vancouver on Saturday
Containers of Canadian trash that have festered in the Philippines for years are set to be returned to Canada by ship on the long weekend the country marks its 152nd birthday. The Anna Maersk is scheduled to dock at the Port of Vancouver with the containers of rot on Saturday at 10 a.m. PT. It's the next step in a garbage saga that has led to a diplomatic dispute with the Philippines and drawn attention to the growing global problem of plastic waste... The trash will be burned in Metro Vancouver's waste-to-energy incinerator in Burnaby, said to be the most environmentally sustainable way to get rid of the garbage. (CBC)
Golden Gardens Park closed to swimming, fishing after sewer overflow
Seattle officials are advising beachgoers to stay out of the water at Golden Gardens Park after a sewer overflow in the area. The city has stopped the overflow, which occurred just north of the beach. But water samples show elevated levels of bacteria, according to a statement from Seattle Public Utilities and Public Health — Seattle & King County. Water activities are banned until samples show the water is safe to contact. Asia Fields reports. (Seattle Times) See also: Bay View beach reopens for recreation The beach at Bay View State Park has reopened for recreation following a six-day closure due to bacterial contamination. Kimberly Cauvel reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)
Lowest tides of the year coming to Seattle beaches next week
Puget Sound is expected to experience extremely low tides throughout next week, including the lowest tide of the year. Seattle tides will reach -3.4 feet next Wednesday at 11:58 a.m. and Thursday at 12:44 p.m., which is the lowest this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. There will also be -3-foot tides on Tuesday at 11:14 a.m. and Friday at 1:31 p.m. Allison Sundell reports. (KING)
As the oceans acidify, these oyster farmers are fighting back
When visitors to Hog Island Oyster Co. shuck Pacific oysters at picnic tables overlooking Tomales Bay, it’s the final stage in a story that founding partner Terry Sawyer likes to tell about the shellfish, the bay, and all the steps that went into bringing the briny delicacies to the plate just a few hundred meters from where they were harvested. It’s a story that now also touches on the carbon cycle, climate change, and the ways in which the very chemistry of the ocean is shifting and how small businesses like Hog Island – along with the entire ocean ecosystem – are struggling to adapt. Amanda Paulson reports. (Christian Science Monitor)
Top Clean-Air Official Plans To Step Down From EPA Post Amid Ethics Probe
Bill Wehrum is stepping down as the Environmental Protection Agency’s chief air quality official at the end of the month, amid mounting scrutiny over possible ethics violations.... Wehrum was confirmed to the EPA post in November of 2017. Since then, he has been regarded as the architect of some of the Trump administration’s most controversial climate policies, overseeing efforts to roll back regulations that limit air pollution. One casualty was the Obama-era Clean Power Plan, which just last week was replaced by the Affordable Clean Energy regulation — new rules that allow more greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Vanessa Romo reports. (NPR)
Now, your tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 251 AM PDT Thu Jun 27 2019
TODAY W wind to 10 kt becoming NW in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 ft or less. W swell 2 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of showers.
TONIGHT W wind 5 to 15 kt becoming S after midnight. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 3 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers.
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