3/17 Narcissus, Intalco, train derail, climate escape, renewable energy siting, Tla-o-qui-aht, dog detectives, Padden Cr

Narcissus

Narcissus
Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring flowering perennial plants of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. Various common names including daffodil, narcissus, and jonquil are used to describe all or some members of the genus. Wikipedia

Idled Whatcom County Intalco smelter closure announced by Alcoa
The Intalco aluminum smelter west of Ferndale has been permanently closed, according to a news release Thursday, March 16, from Alcoa Corporation. Julie Shirley, Robert Mittendorf and Jack Belcher report. (Bellingham Herald) 

Train derails near Anacortes, spills up to 3,100 gallons of diesel
A train derailed on the Swinomish Reservation, near Anacortes, Washington, just after midnight Thursday morning, spilling diesel fuel between the shore of Padilla Bay and an RV park next to the Swinomish Casino and Lodge. Dyer Oxley, John Ryan and Natalie Akane Newcomb report. (KUOW)

Species Are Seeking Higher Ground to Escape Climate Change
Species are heading up steep slopes on land and underwater to escape the effects of climate change. But there are hard limits on how far species can migrate upwards — mountains peak and eventually the water meets the shore, meaning plants and animals that are adapting now may not be able to do so in the future. Michelle Gamage reports. (The Tyee)

WA bill could help ease renewable energy development tensions
In the Pacific Northwest, conversations about renewable energy can get pretty heated. Residents often raise concerns about fragmented wildlife habitats, disturbed cultural resources, and cluttered viewsheds... House Bill 1216 would set up a formal process for “least conflict siting” which would help identify the least controversial places to build – and avoid common issues with renewable developments. Courtney Flatt reports. (NW News Network)

‘Legacy of bold resistance’: how the Tla-o-qui-aht are protecting 100% of their territory
Fighting American colonizers in the 1800s. Setting the foundation for Canada’s first major anti-logging action. Trailblazing tribal parks and sustainable logging practices. How the Tla-o-qui-aht continue to take stewardship of their territory back into their own hands. Steph Kwetásel'wet Wood reports. (The Narwhal)

Dog detectives are helping endangered butterflies
On the Oregon coast, Rogue Detection Teams recruit four-legged friends to sniff out silverspot larvae. Sarah Hoffman reports. (Crosscut)

Shedding Daylight on Padden Creek
Restoration on Padden Creek in Bellingham seeks to improve salmon habitat, water quality and tie the broader community together. Connor Garrod reports. (The Planet Magazine)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 3/17/23: Sleep Friday, sunflower sea star, Kiska, seaweed, methane, orca hunting, 'forever chemicals,' Haisla LNG, Audubon name, BC LNG, TM pipe, Intalco.

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Now, your weekend tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  211 AM PDT Fri Mar 17 2023   
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON   
TODAY  SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 3 ft  at 8 seconds. 
TONIGHT  SE wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. W swell  2 ft at 8 seconds. 
SAT  S wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. W swell 2 ft at  9 seconds. 
SAT NIGHT  SE wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. SW swell  3 ft at 10 seconds. 
SUN  SE wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. SW swell 3 ft  at 9 seconds.

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