7/26 Scotch broom, wildfires from space, octopus farming, offshore wind, week in review

Scotch broom

 
Scotch broom Cytisus scoparius
Scotch broom is an upright shrub in the pea family, with yellow flowers. It grows primarily in open, dry meadows and along roads. Scotch broom crowds out native species and negatively impacts wildlife habitat. It is native to Europe. Scotch broom crowds out native species and negatively impacts wildlife habitat. It can form dense, impenetrable stands that degrade farmland and create fire hazards. The dense stands may prevent or slow forest regeneration and restoration of upland sites and wetland buffers. Scotch broom produces toxic compounds, which in large amounts can cause mild poisoning in animals such as horses. (Washington Invasive Species Council)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Breaking the mold: Pacific Northwest women in combat sports

Spotting Wildfires from Space
As wildfire seasons intensify, the Canadian government is investing $170 million to install fire-detecting satellites. Jen St. Denis reports. (The Tyee)

Octopus farming in the U.S. would be banned under a new bill in Congress
A controversial plan to commercially farm octopus for meat has led to a U.S. bill that would ban the practice, along with any imports linked to it. Bipartisan legislation to ban octopus farming was introduced in Congress on Friday. Bill Chappell reports. (NPR)

Environmentally, Offshore Wind Is … Fine
How often can you say that about an energy generation system? Ashley Braun reports. (Hakai Magazine)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 7/26/24: Tofu Friday, salmon farm rule, wetlands, Project 2024, Indigenous search-and-rescue, Intalco fine, hottest days, WA culvert plan, WA natural gas ban, Hakai Magazine.

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Here's your weekend tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  200 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024    
TODAY  NW wind around 5 kt, backing to W late. Seas 3 to 4 ft.  Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds.  
TONIGHT  W wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after  midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds.  
SAT  W wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.  Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds. 
SAT NIGHT  W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W  3 ft at 9 seconds.  
SUN  SW wind around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft  at 8 seconds.

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