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Common periwinkle
Common periwinkle Vinca minor
Common periwinkle (Lesser periwinkle, Dwarf periwinkle) was an
ornamental groundcover popular for its fast growth and dense coverage
that was deliberately introduced from Europe. However, it has since
escaped captivity and spread rapidly through BC forest’s understories,
choking out native plant species. Common periwinkle prefers shaded,
moist conditions such as along water courses and in forested areas. It
can reproduce through both seed and vegetatively. This species is one
of the “top six” invasive species still sold throughout BC – be sure not
to purchase or trade this plant! (Invasive Species Council of BC)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Celebrating alternative agriculture: the 50th anniversary for Tilth
Trump expected to tap North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to be secretary of Interior
North Dakota involved in 30 lawsuits against federal government,
including a handful against Interior. Michael Achterling, Jeff Beach and
Mary Steurer report. (North Dakota Monitor)
B.C.'s chief vet tells clinics to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk
British Columbia's chief veterinarian said in a letter to vets that
clinics handling wild birds must have safety procedures in place and
ensure staff are trained and equipped with proper protection. Ashley
Joannou reports. (Canadian Press)
Hereditary chiefs call for a fishing moratorium to safeguard herring stocks
Concerned by the disappearance of herring in their territories,
hereditary chiefs are calling for closure of the West Coast’s last
commercial herring fishery. Four WSÁNEĆ Chiefs representing three
nations gathered in Sidney on Wednesday to sign the Pacific Herring
Declaration, which calls for an immediate moratorium on the upcoming
Strait of Georgia commercial fishery. Rochelle Baker reports. (National Observer)
See where state money is funding environmental work in Snohomish County
A new dashboard shows where dollars are going to overburdened communities across the state. Eliza Aronson reports. (Everett Herald)
Electrical engineer to lecture on underwater sound
Eric McRae, a principal electrical engineer of the University of
Washington’s applied physics lab, will speak at 3 p.m. Sunday at The
Chapel at Fort Worden State Park on underwater sound. (Peninsula Daily News)
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Red Wagon Friday, Site C dam, coastal bird sanctuary, EPA chief,
Biden's old growth, Klamath dams, BC floods, carbon dioxide, BC herring.
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Here's your weekend tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
235 AM PST Fri Nov 15 2024
TODAY
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 8 to 10 feet subsiding to 4 to
6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 13 seconds.
TONIGHT
S wind around 5 kt, backing to SE 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds. Rain
after midnight.
SAT
SE wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SE
5 ft at 6 seconds and W 3 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
SAT NIGHT
SW wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 5 seconds, W
7 ft at 12 seconds and W 2 ft at 17 seconds. Rain.
SUN
W wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at
13 seconds. Rain in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.
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