6/24 Deception Pass Maiden, Elwha steelhead, BC fish farms, Zain Haq, BC old-growth protest

The Maiden of Deception Pass
[Samantha Russell]

 

The Legend of the Maiden of Deception Pass
Ko-Kwal-alwoot and other maidens were gathering sea food on the beach one day, when one of the
shellfish slipped from her grasp and fell into deeper water. She reached for it, and it slipped from her hand again and again, and she kept following it until she was in deep water, well over her waist. Suddenly she realized that what seemed to be a hand had grasped hers and was holding her there. Terrified, she attempted to free herself, but a voice told her not to struggle or be afraid, that she was very lovely, and he was merely holding her there so that he could look upon her beauty. Soon her hand was released, and she returned to her people....(read more)" (as told by Charlie Edwards to Martin Sampson, 1938)

Wild steelhead still a force in the Elwha
Migration patterns have apparently reawakened for the Elwha River's wild steelhead. Studies show that the fish may have retained much of their genetic drive despite 100 years of being trapped behind dams. The second of seven article in the series 'Returning home: The Elwha's genetic legacy.' Chris Dunagan reports. (Salish Sea Currents)

What the Federal Government’s Aquaculture News Means for Wild Fish
Salmon need to reach the ocean without being infected by open-net pen farms, says Alexandra Morton. Michelle Gamage reports. (The Tyee)

Save Old Growth activist detained by border officials
Twenty-one-year-old climate activist Zain Haq has been accused of violating his study permit. Tiffany Crawford reports. (Vancouver Sun)

First Nations leaders tell protesters to end blockade
“Their protest is more ­disrespectful than anything. The road that they are blocking has traditional harvesting and hunting areas,” said Ditidaht Chief Brian Tate. Nina Grossman reports. (Times Colonist)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 6/24/22: UFO Friday, mic'ing orcas, floods, SEALs, BC climate change, 2021 heat wave study, green crabs, Duwamish suit, Elwha salmon DNA, Lummi suit, BC fish farms, TM pipe

Now, your weekend tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  212 AM PDT Fri Jun 24 2022   
TODAY  Light wind. Wind waves less than 1 ft. W swell 3 ft at  15 seconds. 
TONIGHT  W wind 5 to 15 kt becoming SW after midnight. Wind  waves 2 ft or less. W swell 3 ft at 15 seconds. 
SAT  E wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 3 ft  at 15 seconds. 
SAT NIGHT  NW wind 5 to 15 kt becoming SE after midnight. Wind  waves 2 ft or less. W swell 3 ft at 15 seconds. 
SUN  E wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 2 ft  at 15 seconds.

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