4/28 American bullfrog, Duwamish cleanup, green crabs, Iona sewage plant, week in review

American bullfrog [Wes Deyton]

American Bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus
An invasive species most likely introduced through frog farming, the American Bullfrog is predominantly aquatic and seldom leaves the marshes, ponds, and ditches in which it is commonly found. American Bullfrogs pose a threat to native frogs due to their impressive size, which enables them to outcompete and prey on native species. (Save The Frogs)

EPA proposal starts a new chapter in Duwamish Superfund cleanup
The Environmental Protection Agency released a long-awaited proposed cleanup plan  last week for the East Waterway in Seattle. It runs along the east side of Harbor Island, at the mouth of the Lower Duwamish River, which empties into Elliot Bay and Puget Sound. A 60-day public comment period on the plan begins on Friday. It’s part of the larger Harbor Island Superfund site, which was placed on the EPA’s National Priorities List in 1983. High levels of PCBs, mercury and 25 other pollutants from more than a century of industry and urbanization have contaminated the sediment in the river and its food web. Bellamy Pailthorp reports. (KNKX)

WA Fish and Wildlife: European green crab continues to cause issues
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says European green crabs are continuing to cause problems, despite significant efforts by the federal government to stop the invasive species. Across 28,000 miles of Washington shoreline, all those participating in the European green crab emergency response are busy preparing for the spring through fall field season. (KIRO)

Vancouver taxpayers' cost for $9.9B Iona treatment plant still unknown
City council heard Wednesday that it will cost $9.9 billion to build the new Iona Island wastewater treatment plant on land near the airport but the share Vancouver taxpayers will pay is still unknown. Jerry Dobrovolny, the chief administration officer for Metro Vancouver, said Vancouver taxpayers can expect to pay the bulk of municipalities’ costs because the city sends 95 per cent of its wastewater to the current plant. Mike Howell reports. (Vancouver Is Awesome)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 4/28/23: Roberts Bank, WA budget, Office of Enviro Justice, Elwha fishing, Coast Salish youth, SRKW protection, BC Hydro contacts, Duwamish cleanup.

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Now, your weekend tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  304 AM PDT Fri Apr 28 2023   
TODAY  E wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 2 ft  at 9 seconds. 
TONIGHT  SE wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell  2 ft at 12 seconds. 
SAT  NW wind 5 to 15 kt becoming 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon.  Wind waves 2 ft or less building to 2 to 4 ft in the afternoon. W  swell 4 ft at 12 seconds. 
SAT NIGHT  W wind 10 to 20 kt easing to 10 kt after midnight.  Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 4 ft at 12 seconds. 
SUN  SW wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 2 ft  at 11 seconds building to 6 ft at 11 seconds in the afternoon.

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