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Aquilegia is a genus of about 60–70 species of perennial plants
that are found in meadows, woodlands, and at higher altitudes
throughout the Northern Hemisphere, known for the spurred petals of
their flowers. (Wikipedia)
Today's top stories in Salish Current: Jail,
behavioral health, community policing challenge new Whatcom County
sheriff / Lopez author’s debut novel rooted in people and place
Crossborder Nooksack teams have met 10 times since October
Ten meetings in 10 months might not sound like a lot, but given recent
history, the nine governments trying to prevent another devastating
Nooksack River flood might as well be teenagers who can’t get off the
phone with one another. Whether they’ll ever be able to take things to
the next level remains to be seen. Tyler Olsen reports. (Fraser Valley Current)
Rare tidal marshes set the table for salmon recovery
Tidal wetlands are crucial to Chinook salmon recovery but are among the
most threatened habitats in Puget Sound. In 2012, The Nature Conservancy
began restoring a 150-acre section of tidal marsh on Port Susan Bay at
the mouth of the Stillaguamish River. That project is entering a new
phase and may soon connect with other adjacent restoration efforts put
forth by the Stillaguamish Tribe. Eric Wagner reports. (Salish Sea Current Magazine)
UBC discovery of orca’s superpower makes them even more scary as yacht attacks rise
In a story that is becoming terrifyingly common, another yacht was sunk
this week by a gang of orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar. And new
research from scientists at the University of British Columbia shows
that these killer whales are so efficient at breathing, they can perform
a dive on just a single breath of air. The researchers combined drone
footage with data from tags suction-cupped to 11 orcas off the coast of
B.C. to gather information on the animals’ habits. They found that the
whales in their study took about 1.2 breaths per minute while resting,
and 1.5 to 1.8 per minute while travelling or hunting. (National Post)
B.C. imposes new rules on boaters to stop spread of parasite
British Columbia's chief veterinarian has issued an order making it
illegal to transport boats or other watercraft without removing the
drain plug to prevent the spread of whirling disease. Whirling disease,
which is fatal in fish, is caused by a microscopic parasite that mainly
targets salmon and trout. The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource
Stewardship says the order takes effect on Friday and is also intended
to keep invasive mussels out of B.C. waterways.(Canadian Press)
Salish Sea News Week in Review 5/17/24:
ESA Day, chinook runs, peregrine falcons, MPAs, cultural burns, jet
noise danger, Oly Peninsula marmots, ship pollution, Nooksack flooding.
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Here's your weekend tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
202 AM PDT Fri May 17 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING
TODAY
W wind 15 to 25 kt becoming 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. NW swell 8 ft at 9 seconds.
TONIGHT
W wind 15 to 20 kt easing to 5 to 15 kt after
midnight. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. NW swell 7 ft at 9 seconds
subsiding to 5 ft at 9 seconds after midnight.
SAT
W wind 5 to 15 kt rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 6 ft at 9 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
W wind 10 to 20 kt easing to 10 kt after midnight.
Wind waves 1 to 3 ft subsiding to 1 ft or less after midnight. W
swell 4 ft at 8 seconds.
SUN
Light wind becoming W to 10 kt in the afternoon. Wind
waves 1 ft or less. W swell 5 ft at 8 seconds.
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