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BC govt. interested in moving fish farms inland
According to CBC, the British Columbia minister responsible for aquaculture is “very interested” in moving all of the province’s 22 net-pen fish farms to inland sites. But the potential for an all-out ban like the one recently passed in WA state is difficult because Canada’s federal government manages marine waters. Meanwhile at Metro Vancouver, David Ball reports on how marine biologists studying rockfish off BC’s central coast are partnering with First Nations, including the Heiltsuk and Kitasoo/Xai’Xais, to incorporate hereditary knowledge into their study.
WA legislature’s short session leaves business unfinished
Writing for the South Seattle Emerald, Geov Parrish notes that the Washington state’s 60-day session, a holdover from the 19th century, is so short it left unfinished business this year, including failure to pass a carbon tax, reform of statute of limitation for sexual assault, and repeal of the death penalty.
No relief in sight for Klamath drought
Southern Oregon’s Klamath river drainage has been in drought for 10 of the past 16 years, and scientists studying snow pack aren’t optimistic it will end anytime soon, reports OPB. Meanwhile, plans are underway to shift ownership of dams on the Klamath in preparation for their removal in two years.
Creating a village for people for dementia in Langley, BC
CBC reports on a project, the first in BC, to create a specialized village with open space, medical support, and individual cottages for patients with dementia. Meanwhile, the Inlander has an in-depth investigation into the fact that even though Washington has a death with dignity law, getting end-of-life drugs is difficult in eastern WA, and some providers with religious affiliations work to prevent access.
A peek inside Seattle artist Guy Merrill’s notebook
Seattle artist Guy Merrill works in various media, including video, sculpture, and painting–but he explores ideas through his notebooks. City Arts offers a look inside. “I view my work, especially in my sketchbooks, like the fossil remains of ancient organisms accumulating on the ocean floor.”
Short list for BC Book Awards announced
The short list for the 34th annual British Columbia Book Awards was announced this week, with nominees for seven different categories. Head over to the Georgia Straight to see the complete list, which in the fiction category includes David Chariandy, Zoey Leigh Peterson, and Eden Robinson.
That’s all the Cascadia news and culture that’s fit to print today. Have a good evening! –Andrew Engelson
Photo credit: Klamath River courtesy of US Fish & Wildlife Service