2/10 Caddisfly, U.S. climate regs, orcas, democracy watch.

 

Caddisfly

Caddisfly Trichoptera
Any of a group of around 17,000 species of mothlike insects that are attracted to lights at night and live near lakes or rivers. They are an important food for many fish, particularly in their immature, aquatic stages, and are vital to local food webs. Because trout take flying adults, caddisflies are often used as models for the artificial flies used in fishing. (Brittanica)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Honoring four decades of spill response in San Juan County

Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation
A small group of conservative activists has worked for 16 years to stop all government efforts to fight climate change. Their efforts seem poised to pay off. Lisa Friedman and Maxine Joselow report. (NY Times) 

Orcas and ourselves
Sea pandas or sadistic killers? These enigmatic creatures invite contradictory labels that say far more about us than them. Jason Colby writes. (Aeon) 

Democracy Watch
DOJ seeks to undo Bannon’s conviction for defying Jan. 6 subpoena (Washington Post) 

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Here's your tug weather— 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  213 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026    
TUE  E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at  12 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.  
TUE NIGHT  NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W  5 ft at 11 seconds.

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