4/11 Salmonberry, WA electricity, BC snowpack, carbon removal, orca calf, WA park fees

Salmonberry [Native Plants PNW]

Salmonberry Rubus spectabilis
Rubus, derived from ruber, a latin word for red, is the genus of plants generally called brambles. The epithet spectabilis means spectacular due to Salmonberry’s showy flowers and fruits. Salmonberry is found from southern Alaska to the northern California coast, mostly on the western slope of the Cascades. (Native Plants PNW)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Affordable housing opens for occupancy on Bellingham's waterfront

Surge in electricity demand spells trouble for PNW, forecasts show
Power planning forecasts in the Northwest show trouble ahead, in spiking demand for energy, transmission worries and no quick or cheap answers.The state and its neighbors are going to face challenges in keeping the lights on while complying with environmental mandates, including rebuilding salmon runs and meeting commitments to get off fossil fuels, a panel of experts told the Northwest Power and Conservation Council in its monthly meeting Tuesday. Lyda Mapes reports. (Seattle Times)

Lowest snowpack since 1970 sparks drought, wildfire concerns
The low snowpack, combined with warm weather, creates “signficantly elevated” drought hazards for the spring and summer. Roxanne Egan-Elliott reports. (Times Colonist)

State considers permit for carbon removal pilot in Port Angeles
A company partnering with the Port of Port Angeles aims to use the natural dynamics of the ocean to pull climate-warming carbon dioxide from the air, starting as soon as this summer. It has begun applying for permits for a two-year pilot project at the port, that said it could safely remove hundreds of tons of carbon a year from the air. Bellamy Paithorp reports. (KNKX)

Chief says rescue effort for stranded orca calf four, five days away as plans ramp up
Ehattesaht Chief Simon John said Wednesday a rescue of the female orca calf from the lagoon could be as early as Sunday or next week. Dirk Meissner reports. (Canadian Press)

Washington considers fee hikes for campers and boaters at its state parks
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is considering upping the fees for campsites and mooring. The cost of Discover Passes, which are set in state law, will not change. Laural Demkovich reports. (Washington State Standard)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  305 AM PDT Thu Apr 11 2024    
TODAY  SE wind 5 to 15 kt becoming 10 to 20 kt in the  afternoon. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 3 ft at 11 seconds.  
TONIGHT  W wind 5 to 15 kt becoming NW to 10 kt after midnight.  Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 3 ft at 11 seconds.

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