9/9 Red Irish lord, WA Red Flag warning, climate change, rising seas, cargo spill, BC pipe, newsroom union

Red Irish lord [Seattle Aquarium]

Red Irish lord Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus
Red Irish lord are common from the Bering Sea, Alaska to Washington, and are rare south to Central California. They are found in shallow rocky waters. They tend to rest on the bottom, blending in with their surroundings. They are found from shallow waters to depths of 450 m (1,476 ft). They are occasionally caught by recreational harvesters in Puget Sound. Caught incidentally in the commercial fishery off the outer Washington coast. They can grow up to 51 cm (20 in) in length, and 1.11 kg (2.45 lbs) in weight. Maximum age is at least 6 years old. (WDFW)

Most of western WA under Red Flag Warning starting Friday
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for most of western Washington from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either imminent or occurring now. Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and outdoor burning is not recommended. (KING)

Can conservation work in the face of climate change?
There are many ways to protect and conserve land here in Washington. Aside from our national and state parks and forests, we have wildlife refuges and conservation areas. Altogether those boundaries include millions of acres. But as climate change brings more intense weather more regularly, researchers are looking for new approaches to protect our unique flora and fauna. Kim Malcomb and Alec Cowan report. (KUOW)

Rising seas could swallow millions of U.S. acres within decades
New research finds an estimated 25,000 properties in Louisiana could slip below tidal boundary lines by 2050. Florida, Texas and North Carolina also face profound economic risks. Brady Dennis reports. (Washington Post)

High-end coolers wash up on Alaska beaches after Washington cargo spill
Consumer goods from coolers to bike helmets have been washing up on beaches on the Gulf of Alaska, at least a 1,200-mile journey from Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where a cargo ship spilled 109 shipping containers in October. [S]ome high-value debris, apparently spilled by the Zim Kingston, a cargo ship en route from Busan, South Korea, to Vancouver, Canada, has Alaskan beachcombers cheering. John Ryan reports. (KUOW)

The northern B.C. pipeline you’ve never heard of — Enbridge’s Westcoast Connector
First approved in 2014, the pipeline would ship up to 8.4 billion cubic feet of fracked gas every day. Now the company is seeking an extension until 2029 and applying to amend its route to avoid a Treaty 8 nation territory at the centre of a court ruling on the impacts of industry. Matt Simmons reports. (The Narwhal)

Everett Herald journalists vote overwhelmingly to unionize
Newsroom employees at The Daily Herald voted Thursday to form a union to bargain collectively on wages, benefits and working conditions at the 121-year-old newspaper. The final tally, 19-0, was announced by a National Labor Relations Board official. Of 23 eligible employees, two did not participate. Ballots cast by two employees departing the newspaper this month were challenged by the company and not counted. Jerry Cornfield reports. (Everett Herald)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 9/9/22: Teddy bear, bull kelp, Steven Guilbeault, Site C dam wetlands, AK green crabs, Intalco SO2, rising seas, Westcoast Connector

Now, your weekend tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  306 AM PDT Fri Sep 9 2022   
TODAY  E wind 5 to 15 kt becoming 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon.  Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. NW swell 5 ft at 8 seconds. 
TONIGHT  NE wind 5 to 15 kt becoming SE after midnight. Wind  waves 2 ft or less. NW swell 3 ft at 8 seconds. Haze. 
SAT  SE wind 10 to 20 kt rising to 15 to 25 kt in the  afternoon. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. NW swell 3 ft at 9 seconds.  Haze. 
SAT NIGHT  E wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. NW swell  3 ft at 9 seconds. 
SUN  SE wind to 10 kt becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon.  Wind waves 1 ft or less building to 1 to 3 ft in the afternoon.  NW swell 3 ft at 9 seconds.

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