9/13 Water vole, Frassr R diking, disappearing salmon, BC greenhouse gas, Colstrip wind farm, saving eels

Water vole [Wyoming Game&Fish]

Water vole Microtus richardsoni
The water vole is the largest North American vole. It is found in the northwestern United States and southern parts of western Canada. This animal has been historically considered a member of genus Arvicola, but molecular evidence demonstrates that it is more closely related to North American Microtus species. (Wikipedia)

Restoring salmon habitat could help B.C.'s flood problems
Decisions to restrict the mighty Fraser River through extensive diking have had dire consequences for fish. Now B.C. has an opportunity to 'build back better' — but will it? Ainslie Cruickshank reports. (The Narwhal)

When the salmon disappear
Chinook aren’t just food to First Nations in Yukon, they’re a way of life. But 2022 has the lowest run ever recorded. Jackie Hong reports. (CBC)

B.C. still a long way from meeting greenhouse gas targets
The province set a legislated target of a 16 per cent reduction from 2007 levels by 2025. B.C. has only reduced a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions needed to meet its 2025 targets, according to the updated inventory released by the province last week.  Nathan Griffiths reports. (Vancouver Sun)

Operator of Colstrip coal plant to buy out co-owner Puget Sound Energy, install some wind
The operator of Montana’s Colstrip coal-fired power plant said Monday it was buying out one of the site’s co-owners and plans to construct a wind farm nearby that would generate 600 megawatts of electricity. Talen Energy Supply would acquire Puget Sound Energy’s 25 percent share of Colstrip’s two remaining coal-fired units under the deal. The units combined generate about 1,480 megawatts of electricity. (Associated Press) 

The Mysterious, Vexing, and Utterly Engrossing Search for the Origin of Eels
To save endangered eels, researchers have been working for decades to figure out where they reproduce. Christina Couch reports. (Hakai Magazine)

Now, your tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  219 AM PDT Tue Sep 13 2022   
TODAY  Light wind becoming W 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind  waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 1 ft at 8 seconds. 
TONIGHT  W wind 5 to 15 kt becoming to 10 kt after midnight.  Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 1 ft at 8 seconds.

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