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| Pineapple weed [Wikipedia] |
Matricaria discoidea, commonly known as pineapple weed, wild chamomile, and disc mayweed is an annual plant native to Northeast Asia where it grows as a common herb of fields, gardens and roadsides. The flowers exude a chamomile/pineapple aroma when crushed. They are edible and have been used in salads (although they may become bitter by the time the plant blooms) and to make herbal tea. Pineapple weed has been used for medicinal purposes, including for relief of gastrointestinal upset, infected sores, fevers, and postpartum anemia. The plant grows well in disturbed areas, especially those with poor, compacted soil. It can be seen blooming on footpaths, roadsides, and similar places in spring and early summer. In North America, it can be found from central Alaska down to California and all the way to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. It has also become common and naturalised in Britain. (Wikipedia)
B.C. First Nation buys 5 per cent stake in clean-energy projects worth $2.5 billion
A First Nation in northwest British Columbia says an investment in clean-energy projects worth more than $2.5 billion represents a historic move toward its economic independence. The Tahltan Nation announced Monday the purchase of a five per cent stake in three run-of-river hydro-electric projects located in its traditional territories, which include the communities of Iskut, Dease Lake and Telegraph Creek. Tahltan Central Government President Chad Day said the deal marks a significant economic achievement for the nation as it will generate revenue and provide clean energy for decades. (Canadian Press)
Charred forests not growing back as expected in Pacific Northwest, researchers say
Camille Stevens-Rumann was a student of raging wildfires well before she began formally researching their impact on the environment. The Colorado-based forestry professor fought wildfires that swept through the region while pursuing an undergraduate degree, observing how they influenced the landscape.... Her research has taken her from the charred forests of America's Rocky Mountain ranges all the way to the Pacific Northwest, just south of the B.C. border. What she's found: certain tree species are having a tough time growing back in areas that have been affected by wildfires due to warming temperatures — a discovery that could have major implications for both the forestry sector and long-term climate change targets. Jon Hernandez reports. (CBC)
State could seize 100-foot boat stuck in Snohomish River
In April 2018, a rundown World War II-era commercial fishing boat called the Hannah Marie sank in Steamboat Slough. A few weeks later, its owner towed it into the Snohomish River to renovate it for a return trip to Alaska. Since then, the boat hasn’t moved. Last week, the Department of Natural Resources’ derelict vessels removal program gave the boat’s owner a 30-day notice to move it. If he doesn’t get it out of the river by Aug. 14, the state will take custody of the 100-footer and have it removed. In the event he is able to tow the Hannah Marie elsewhere, he’ll keep it. “I don’t see that happening,” Jerry Farmer of the DNR said. “(The owner) has been responsive, but nothing is moving forward.” If the boat is seized, the owner could take the issue to court for appeal. But the DNR could still remove and store the vessel while the case is under review. If given custody, Farmer said, the program could have the Hannah Marie out of the water by the end of August. Joseph Thompson reports. (Everett Herald) See also: Feds fund First Nations company to remove derelict boats as part of $1.2M cleanup plan Salish Sea Industrial Services has received $364K to remove abandoned vessels around Pender Harbour and Sooke. Alex Migdal reports. (CBC)
Tom Gibbs, engineer who led historic Lake Washington cleanup, dies at 87
Anybody who swims, paddles or water-skis in Lake Washington this summer might spare a thought for Charles V. “Tom” Gibbs, the King County Metro engineer whose projects in the 1960s ended the constant flow of raw sewage into the lake and Puget Sound. He later led the startup of Metro Transit, helped write the federal Clean Water Act and served on boards including the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and the public-facilities district that oversees the Mariners’ baseball stadium. Mr. Gibbs died last month of cancer at age 87, and on Saturday a celebration of life was held in Seattle. Mike Lindblom reports. (Seattle Times)
Whatever happened to the sensational seaweed that supposedly tastes like bacon?
Oregon State University created something of a sensation back in 2015 when researchers announced they discovered and patented "seaweed that tastes like bacon." Four years later, the hard work of commercialization continues, but guilt-free bacon from the sea remains elusive. The common name for this red seaweed (Palmaria mollis) is dulse. In 2015, scores of stories flashed around the globe, such as "Dulse: The new, sustainable superfood." Headline writers crowed about "the next big thing," "the new kale," "the magical bacon unicorn of vegetables," or combined it all in one: "Move Over, Kale: Dulse is the Superfood of the Future." For now, kale growers need not be worried. The path to commercial success for farmed dulse is proving difficult and long despite the enviable publicity. Tom Banse reports. (NW News Network)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 244 AM PDT Tue Jul 30 2019
TODAY W wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. W swell 3 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT NW wind 5 to 15 kt in the evening becoming light. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 3 ft at 8 seconds. A slight chance of showers.
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