2/22 Snapdragon, Boldt 50, BC Land Reconciliation Plan, low level pesticide harm, BC coast oil gas permits

Snapdragon

Snapdragon Antirrhinum majus
The common name "snapdragon", originates from the flowers' reaction to having their throats squeezed, which causes the "mouth" of the flower to snap open like a dragon's mouth. It is widely used as an ornamental plant in borders and as a cut flower. It is perennial but usually cultivated as an annual plant. The species has been in culture since the 15th century. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Legislators throw a life ring to Washington’s ‘other’ ferries

The 50th anniversary of the Boldt Decision is a celebration of Native leadership
A landmark lawsuit reaffirmed treaty fishing rights after decades of intertribal activism, inspired by the civil rights movement. Fifty years later, we look back at how far we’ve come and the remnants of the Fish Wars that remain. Luna Reyna reports. (Indian County Today)

NDP Hits Brakes on Land Act Reconciliation Plan
Facing public backlash encouraged by opposition parties, the B.C. government has cancelled planned changes to the Land Act, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Nathan Cullen said Wednesday. While the government said the changes were necessary to allow it to enter into land-use agreements with First Nations, opponents accused it of planning to quietly pass control over the vast majority of the land base to First Nations. Amanda Follett Hosgood and Andrew MacLeod report. (The Tyee)

OSU Study Shows Low Level Pesticide Exposure Can Effect Fish for Generations
Fish exposed to some pesticides at extremely low concentrations for a brief period of time can demonstrate lasting behavioral changes, with the impact extending to offspring that were never exposed firsthand, a recent study found. The findings raise concerns not just for fish, but for all vertebrates that are exposed to commonly used pesticides — including humans, said study co-author Susanne Brander, an associate professor and ecotoxicologist in Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center. (Corvallis Advocate)

Feds secure surrender of last oil and gas permits off B.C. coast
Canada has secured the surrender of the last remaining permits for oil and gas development off its Pacific Coast, the federal natural resources minister said on Wednesday, after Chevron Canada voluntarily relinquished 23 permits as of Feb. 9. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said the relinquishment of the permits marked an important milestone in permanently protecting the ecologically rich waters of Canada's West Coast. Nia Williams reports. (Thomson Reuters)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  229 AM PST Thu Feb 22 2024    
TODAY  E wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. W swell 4 ft  at 14 seconds.  
TONIGHT  E wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. W swell 4 ft  at 13 seconds.

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