10/16 Matsutake, OR state forest for carbon credit market, Skagit and Cascade R coho

Matsutake

 

 Matsutake Tricholoma matsutake
Matsutake is a species of choice edible mycorrhizal mushroom that grows in Eurasia and North America. It is prized in Japanese cuisine for its distinct spicy-aromatic odor. (Wikipedia)

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If you like to watch: B.C. mushroom picker finds massive matsutake mushroom
Imagine foraging for mushrooms in B.C.'s Interior and finding one that's almost as big as your head. That's what happened to a mushroom picker from Lumby when he unearthed what could be one of the biggest matsutake mushrooms ever discovered.  (CBC)

Oregon's Land Board approves plan to put state forest in a carbon market
The decision, which officials said would fight climate change, makes Oregon the second state after Michigan to dedicate an entire state forest to storing harmful emissions while selling carbon credits for revenue. Alex Baumhardt reports. (Washington State Standard)

Coho salmon season extended on Skagit and Cascade rivers
The coho salmon fishing season has been extended on the Skagit River from the mouth to Cascade River Road through Dec. 31 and on the Cascade River from the mouth to Rockport-Cascade Road through Nov. 30. The coho returns for the two rivers are greater than forecasted and allow for the longer seasons. Vince Richardson reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  254 AM PDT Wed Oct 16 2024    
TODAY  W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this  morning, easing to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.  Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain this morning,  then showers with a chance of tstms this afternoon.  
TONIGHT  SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W  5 ft at 11 seconds. Showers with a chance of tstms in the  evening, then a chance of rain after midnight.

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