5/24 Sand dollar, WA wind farm, Burrard Inlet polluters, grizzly reintroduction, banning boats, week in review

 

Sand dollar [Frédéric Ducarme]

Flat sea urchin (sand dollar) Clypeaster reticulatus
The term "sand dollar" derives from the appearance of the tests (skeletons) of dead individuals after being washed ashore. The test lacks its velvet-like skin of spines and has often been bleached white by sunlight. To beachcombers of the past, this suggested a large, silver coin, such as the old Spanish dollar, which had a diameter of 38–40 mm. In the folklore of Georgia in the United States, sand dollars were believed to represent coins lost by mermaids. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Science denialism and the bright extinction of killer whales

Inslee rejects recommendation to shrink footprint of massive wind farm
The future of one of the largest wind farms ever proposed in Washington got a boost Thursday as Gov. Jay Inslee told a state panel it went too far downsizing the project. Jerry Cornfield reports. (Washington State Standard)

Mapping Burrard Inlet’s legal polluters
These 21 facilities hold provincial authorizations to release polluted effluent, challenging efforts to bring the Lower Mainland waterway back to life. Ainslie Cruickshank reports. (The Narwhal)

Officials clash over North Cascade grizzly bear reintroduction
In a recent heated committee hearing on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, argued against bringing grizzly bears to the North Cascades.   During a House Natural Resources Committee hearing, Newhouse hammered out complaints about part of the plan – known as the 10(j) rule – that would make it easier for managers to take care of problem bears. Courtney Flatt reports. (NWNews)

Can bans on boats — including canoes and kayaks — stop a tiny shellfish from wreaking havoc across Canada?
Riding Mountain National Park’s boat ban is part of a growing trend across the country. The goal: stop a tiny invasive creature that can produce a million eggs per year. Julia-Simone Rutgers reports.(The Narwhal)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 5/24/24: Asparagus Friday, Samish Nation village, salmon parks, Burrard Inlet, WA mountain goats, oysters, Sidney Is deer kill, First Nation right to buy land, TMX.

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Here's your weekend tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  326 AM PDT Fri May 24 2024    
TODAY  SE wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to S early this afternoon,  veering to NW late. Seas around 2 ft or less, then 3 to 4 ft this  afternoon. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds. Showers this  morning, then a slight chance of showers early this afternoon. A  chance of showers late.  
TONIGHT  W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after  midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds. A  chance of showers in the evening.  
SAT  W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at  9 seconds.  
SAT NIGHT  W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after  midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.  Showers likely after midnight.  
SUN  S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at  9 seconds. Showers.  
SUN NIGHT  SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W  4 ft at 8 seconds. Showers likely.

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