5/28 English ivy, NW tribes for salmon, 'murder hornet' summer, WA-BC COVID, Week in Review, weekend tug weather

 

English ivy [KENPEI WikiCommons]

English Ivy Hedera helix
A rampant, clinging evergreen vine, it is a familiar sight in gardens, waste spaces, and wild areas, where it grows on walls, fences, tree trunks, etc. across its native and introduced habitats. As a result of its hardy nature, and its tendency to grow readily without human assistance, English ivy attained popularity as an ornamental plant, but escaped plants have become naturalised outside its native range and grow unchecked in myriad wild and cultivated areas. (Wikipedia)

Northwest tribes unite over GOP congressman’s pitch to breach Lower Snake River dams
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians unanimously approved a resolution Thursday calling for breaching of the Lower Snake River dams to rebuild salmon runs, save endangered orcas and secure funding from Congress to replace the benefits of the dams. The group represents 57 Northwest tribal governments from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Northern California, Southeast Alaska and Western Montana. Lynda Mapes reports. (Seattle Times)

12 Northwest tribes say they are united to save salmon
Some Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest are criticizing the suggestion they have competing opinions on how best to save endangered salmon runs, saying tribes are united in pursuing the removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River in order to preserve the iconic fish. A dozen tribes issued a joint press release on Wednesday rejecting the notion that tribes based near Puget Sound might have differing goals than inland tribes. Nicholas K. Geranios reports. (Associated Press)

Scientists expect ‘murder hornets’ to be found in new areas of Washington
Entomologists at the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) said there was a likelihood Asian giant hornets would be found in areas beyond Whatcom County. Ryan Simms reports. (KIRO)

British Columbia will start lifting COVID restrictions
Officials in British Columbia have announced a gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The news comes after an initial slow start in vaccinations. The restrictions are slowly being lifted in four steps, now that 60 percent of B.C.’s adult population has been vaccinated with at least one dose. Craig McCulloch reports. (KNKX) U.S. border to re-open June 22  According to editor Pat Grubb of The Northern Light: "While there has been no official word, a highly placed source in the Blaine port of entry told local immigration attorney Len Saunders on May 25 that the U.S. intends to unilaterally open the land border without restrictions between the U.S. and Canada on June 22." (The Northern Light)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 5/28/21: Amnesty International, WA wolves, AK cruises, shellfish harvest, Point No Point marsh, 'State of the Salish Sea,' Enviro Heroes, AK oil drill, warming, farmed fish virus, Snake R dams

Now, your weekend tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  250 AM PDT Fri May 28 2021   
TODAY  W wind 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 8 ft  at 9 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the morning. 
TONIGHT  NW wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell  4 ft at 9 seconds. 
SAT  E wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. W swell 4 ft at  9 seconds. 
SAT NIGHT  W wind to 10 kt becoming 5 to 15 kt after midnight.  Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 3 ft at 8 seconds. 
SUN  W wind to 10 kt becoming NW 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon.  Wind waves 1 ft or less building to 1 to 3 ft in the afternoon. W  swell 2 ft at 8 seconds.

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