2/26 Oregon hairy triton, herring spawn, Burrard Inlet dredging, Padilla Bay eelgrass, flare fix, underground dam, democracy watch.

Oregon hairy triton

    

Oregon hairy triton Fusitriton oregonensis
Oregon hairy triton is a species of large predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cymatiidae. The snail was given its specific name oregonensis (meaning "of Oregon") to honor the Oregon Territory by conchologist John Howard Redfield in 1846. It is native to the northwestern coast of North America. The shells are found from Alaska to California, as well as in northern Japan. (Wikipedia) 

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Whatcom County flooding problem solving

First signs of herring spawn spark excitement on Vancouver Island
The herring spawn attracts wildlife and onlookers to witness an increase in marine activity. Maryse Zeidler reports. (CBC) 

Vancouver port applies to dredge Burrard Inlet this year to fuel oil exports
An application to federal authorities contemplates deepening a navigational channel starting in September 2026. Stefan Labbé reports. (BIV) 

Genetic diversity a plus for Padilla Bay eelgrass
Padilla Bay’s expansive eelgrass meadow has a unique diversity of genetics, according to new research. Padilla Bay hosts one of the largest eelgrass beds in North America. The bed spans about 8,000 acres. Emma Fletcher-Frazer reports. (Skagit Valley Herald) 

Financial considerations likely behind LNG Canada flare fix delay: experts
The company says an issue with one of its flares will take three years to fix. Experts believe the company is prioritizing profits over the public and ask why the B.C. regulator isn’t stepping in. Lauren Watson reports. (The Narwhal) 

As drought fears mount, a team in Idaho proposes a subterranean dam
Can we engineer a way out of water shortages and a looming agricultural crisis? An ISU professor is working on it. Kendra Chamberlain reports. (Columbia Insight) 

Democracy Watch

• A look at Trump’s false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech (AP) 
• The Future of News (Pew Trust) 

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Here's your tug weather— 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  300 PM PST Wed Feb 25 2026    
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON    
THU  SW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft  at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 8 seconds. Rain.  
THU NIGHT  W wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after  midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds and W  6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.

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