10/27 Red tree coral, youth climate action, BC coast tanker ban, WA rivers fishing closures. biodiversity protections, Roadless Rule repeal, Salish Sea Gateway, democracy watch.

Red tree coral [Wikipedia]

 
Red tree coral Primnoa pacifica 
Red tree coral is a species of soft coral in the family Primnoidae. It is a deep water coral found in the North Pacific Ocean, and plays an integral role in supporting benthic ecosystems. Red tree corals are made of a soluble form of calcium carbonate, which forms the reef structure, and provide food, shelter, and nutrients for surrounding organisms. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Whatcom jail project enters design phase without 50-50 care split

Canadian youth ask courts to hold governments accountable for meaningful climate action
A landmark trial in Canada is part of a growing global wave of climate litigation testing whether governments can be held legally responsible for failing to protect people from a warming world. Stefan Labbé reports. (The Narwhal) 

Federal Conservatives renew push to end B.C. North Coast tanker ban
Tory bill to scrap the ban heads to 2nd reading in Parliament this week. (Canadian Press) 

WDFW closes many western Washington rivers to fishing, citing historically low flows
The closures, which took effect Oct. 24, prohibit fishing for salmon and all game fish in several major river systems and tributaries. (KING) 

Every Day, Humankind Saws Another Branch Off the Tree of Life’
As countries meet to rescue a global nature agreement, scientists warn of a ‘dramatic weakening’ of Canada’s biodiversity protections. Sarah Cox reports. (The Tyee) 

Loggers say Roadless Rule repeal won't solve their biggest challenges
With the formal repeal of the Roadless Rule rule expected early next year, the picture on the ground in timber country looks messier. Those who make a living in the forests say the problems are much bigger than access to more trees. Kurt Seigler reports. (OPB/NPR) 

DP World Inaugurates CAD$22 Million Salish Sea Gateway
DP World has inaugurated its CAD$22 million Salish Sea Gateway, British Columbia’s first dedicated short-sea shipping facility, designed to strengthen trade connectivity between Vancouver Island and British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. (DredgeWire) 

Democracy Watch

• Trump administration asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens (AP) 
• Thousands of observers are expected to descend on polling places to monitor the vote on Election Day (AP) 

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Here's your tug weather— 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  221 PM PDT Mon Oct 26 2026    
TUE  SW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the  afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds. A  chance of rain in the afternoon.  
TUE NIGHT  SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W  4 ft at 9 seconds. Rain.

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