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Kuroshio Current
The Kuroshio Current, also known as the Black Current or Japan Current, is a north-flowing, warm ocean current on the west side of the North Pacific Ocean basin. It was named for the deep blue appearance of its waters. The Kuroshio Current has significant effects on both physical and biological processes of the North Pacific Ocean, including nutrient and sediment transport, major Pacific storm tracks and regional climate, and Pacific mode water formation. (Wikipedia)
Today's top story in Salish Current: WWU report rethinks Columbia Basin management
Sharing Our Water Knowledge Festival
Salish Current, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Bellingham-Whatcom County, presents a day of art, music, and honest conversation about protecting the water we all share. Come to the Whatcom Museum on Friday, Sept. 4, for a free day of fun, and stay for serious discussions about our responsibility to protect this valuable life source. (Salish Current)
Controversial Snoqualmie battery project hits a snag
The application for a controversial 45-acre battery project has been put on hold weeks after Snoqualmie’s mayor told King County that a portion of the project falls within the city’s jurisdiction. The development casts some doubt on the major energy project that seeks to store renewable power generated east of the Cascades. Greg Kim reports. (Seattle Times)
Massive skeletons coming together for Telegraph Cove whale centre's re-opening
The centre reopened on Aug. 1 with fanfare being saved for next May, when the building — previously destroyed in a fire — is hoped to be finished. Roxanne Egan-Elliott reports. (Times Colonist)
BC Is Quietly Planning to Split Forest Lands into Three Use Zones
British Columbia’s government is contemplating carving the province into three zones to “provide greater clarity” to the timber industry, and discussions have so far left out First Nations. The zoning plan is outlined in an email sent in early July to public servants in the Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. Ben Parfitt reports. (The Tyee)
Democracy Watch
Salish Current, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Bellingham-Whatcom County, presents a day of art, music, and honest conversation about protecting the water we all share. Come to the Whatcom Museum on Friday, Sept. 4, for a free day of fun, and stay for serious discussions about our responsibility to protect this valuable life source. (Salish Current)
Controversial Snoqualmie battery project hits a snag
The application for a controversial 45-acre battery project has been put on hold weeks after Snoqualmie’s mayor told King County that a portion of the project falls within the city’s jurisdiction. The development casts some doubt on the major energy project that seeks to store renewable power generated east of the Cascades. Greg Kim reports. (Seattle Times)
Massive skeletons coming together for Telegraph Cove whale centre's re-opening
The centre reopened on Aug. 1 with fanfare being saved for next May, when the building — previously destroyed in a fire — is hoped to be finished. Roxanne Egan-Elliott reports. (Times Colonist)
BC Is Quietly Planning to Split Forest Lands into Three Use Zones
British Columbia’s government is contemplating carving the province into three zones to “provide greater clarity” to the timber industry, and discussions have so far left out First Nations. The zoning plan is outlined in an email sent in early July to public servants in the Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. Ben Parfitt reports. (The Tyee)
Democracy Watch
- WA state Senate primary separated by 4 votes, set for recount (Washington State Standard)
- Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows (AP)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
158 PM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
TUE NW wind around 5 kt, backing to W in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.
TUE NIGHT W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE NW wind around 5 kt, backing to W in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.
TUE NIGHT W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds.
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