8/2 Blackberry, Chilcotin River landslide, Mount Polley mine, BC electricity, week in review

 

Blackberry

Himalayan Blackberry Rubus armeniacus
Himalayan blackberry grows along roadsides, over fences and other vegetation, and invades many open areas. It is native to Western Europe and was probably first introduced into North America in 1885, as a cultivated crop. Himalayan blackberry is very aggressive, reproducing both vegetatively and through seed production, and can displace native vegetation. Seeds can be spread by birds, humans and other mammals. (Whatcom Weeds)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Northern State Hospital: There was hope here

After a Massive Landslide, the Threat of Flash Floods
The Chilcotin River is blocked. If it gives way, water levels could rise all the way to Vancouver. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. (The Tyee)

5 things you need to know about Mount Polley, 10 years after Canada’s worst mine waste disaster
Imperial Metals is still extracting copper and gold from the Mount Polley mine and wants to build the tailings dam even higher. Shannon Waters writes. (The Narwhal)

Checked: Is BC Really Running Out of Electricity?
Politicians are using fears about BC Hydro shortfalls to push fossil fuels. Jen St. Denis reports. (The Tyee)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 8/2/24: Dino Friday, Monsanto settles, Indigenous grants, data center power, Skagit deception, Puget Sound sharks, initiative fiscal impacts, Zim Kingston fire, Mount Polley mine

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Here's your weekend tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  301 AM PDT Fri Aug 2 2024    
TODAY  NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt this  afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds.  
TONIGHT  W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after  midnight. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds.  
SAT  NW wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the  afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds.  
SAT NIGHT  W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after  midnight. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds.  
SUN  N wind around 5 kt, backing to NW 10 to 15 kt in the  afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.

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