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The Mystery in the Garden
Laurie MacBride in Eye on Environment writes: "It’s just a memory now,
but what a spectacular one! The plant in the photo began life as a
volunteer in our garden last spring. I wasn’t sure what it was at first
and almost yanked it out, since it was growing fast and taking up
precious space that could be used for food production. Its thick stem
resembled a fennel, and we had more than enough of those already – but I
wasn’t quite certain enough to take action. (Read more)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Little Squalicum Estuary project models successful coastal habitat restoration
Why B.C. is flooding — again
In the years since the devastating 2021 floods, B.C. has taken some steps to reduce flood risk. Experts say more could be done. Shannon Waters reports. (The Narwhal)
Opposition to data centers is growing. How far can it go?
As big tech eyes public lands in its quest for power, public opinion is souring. Chuck Thompson and John Stang report. (Columbia Insight)
Chuckanut Shellfish seeks to expand operations
Chuckanut Shellfish has applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a permit to expand its shellfish cultivation area from 6.93 acres to 10.62 acres in Samish Bay. Cameron Martinez reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)
In the years since the devastating 2021 floods, B.C. has taken some steps to reduce flood risk. Experts say more could be done. Shannon Waters reports. (The Narwhal)
Opposition to data centers is growing. How far can it go?
As big tech eyes public lands in its quest for power, public opinion is souring. Chuck Thompson and John Stang report. (Columbia Insight)
Chuckanut Shellfish seeks to expand operations
Chuckanut Shellfish has applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a permit to expand its shellfish cultivation area from 6.93 acres to 10.62 acres in Samish Bay. Cameron Martinez reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)
Imperial Metals Wants to Dig for Gold Despite Indigenous Objections
Vancouver Island nations say the province shouldn’t have granted exploration permits. Nora O'Malley reports. (The Tyee)
"Wonders of the Salish Sea” is back!
Celebrate the program's 10th year with a dive into topics such as the powerful convergence of geography, biodiversity, and human activity; the resilience of the Salish Sea; fishes of the shallows; the secret lives of harbour porpoises; sea stars—exposed and explained; gulls—misunderstood and charismatic; Indigenous Food Systems; and a truly remarkable whale tale. March 23, 30, April 13 & 20. 7 - 9 p.m. Online. Registration.
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Vancouver Island nations say the province shouldn’t have granted exploration permits. Nora O'Malley reports. (The Tyee)
"Wonders of the Salish Sea” is back!
Celebrate the program's 10th year with a dive into topics such as the powerful convergence of geography, biodiversity, and human activity; the resilience of the Salish Sea; fishes of the shallows; the secret lives of harbour porpoises; sea stars—exposed and explained; gulls—misunderstood and charismatic; Indigenous Food Systems; and a truly remarkable whale tale. March 23, 30, April 13 & 20. 7 - 9 p.m. Online. Registration.
Democracy Watch
- Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says (AP)
- Former Trump appointee: MAGA movement is ‘dead’ (The Hill)
Salish Sea News Week in Review 3/20/26:
Spring!, BC old-growth, nat'l forest logging, California offshore oil,
industrial chemicals, daylighting streams, Duwamish R., fed fish regs.
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Here's your weekend tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 150 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
TODAY SW wind 15 to 25 kt, rising to 20 to 30 kt late this morning and early afternoon, veering to W late. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, SW 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain this morning, then a chance of rain early this afternoon. A slight chance of rain late.
TONIGHT W wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 10 seconds.
SAT W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of showers.
SAT NIGHT SW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 5 ft at 10 seconds. Showers.
SUN W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain, mainly in the morning.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 150 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
TODAY SW wind 15 to 25 kt, rising to 20 to 30 kt late this morning and early afternoon, veering to W late. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, SW 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain this morning, then a chance of rain early this afternoon. A slight chance of rain late.
TONIGHT W wind 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 10 seconds.
SAT W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of showers.
SAT NIGHT SW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 5 ft at 10 seconds. Showers.
SUN W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain, mainly in the morning.
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