8/18 Hawthorn, saving salmon and steelhead, ocean videos, Samish Crest, week in review

Washington hawthorn [F.D. Richards]

Washington hawthorn Crataegus phaenopyrum
Crataegus phaenopyrum is a species of hawthorn commonly known as Washington hawthorn or Washington thorn. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant, and can reach 10 m in height. The small red berry-like fruit grow closely together in large clusters and are food for squirrels and birds. (Wikipedia)

Biden administration proposes $106 million for Western salmon and steelhead recovery
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is recommending sending $106 million to 16 salmon and steelhead recovery efforts in five Western states, the federal agency said Thursday. NOAA and the Department of Commerce recommended grants to state agencies with salmon protection missions, tribes and tribal partnerships in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and California. Jacob Fischler reports. (Washington State Standard)

The Ocean Is Big and Stuff Is Complicated. We’re Here to Help
Six short videos to educate, entertain, and make you insufferable at parties. (Hakai Institute)

Community Voices: Saving the Samish Crest
Commentary: The trails and views overlooking Bellingham toward the west can and should be saved for people. Stevan Harrell writes. (Salish Current) 

Salish Sea News Week in Review 8/18/23: Helium, eelgrass wasting, Montana climate youth, avian flu, PFAS, carbon auction. saving salmon and steelhead.

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Now, your weekend tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  250 AM PDT Fri Aug 18 2023   
TODAY  W wind 5 to 15 kt rising to 15 to 20 kt in the  afternoon. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 9 ft at 10 seconds. 
TONIGHT  W wind 10 to 20 kt becoming SW to 10 kt after  midnight. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft subsiding to 1 ft or less after  midnight. NW swell 6 ft at 9 seconds. 
SAT  E wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. W swell 6 ft at  9 seconds subsiding to 4 ft at 9 seconds in the afternoon. 
SAT NIGHT  W wind 15 to 25 kt in the evening becoming light.  Wind waves 2 to 4 ft in the evening becoming less than 1 ft. NW  swell 6 ft at 9 seconds. 
SUN  Light wind becoming NW 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Wind  waves less than 1 ft becoming 1 to 3 ft in the afternoon. NW  swell 6 ft at 9 seconds.

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