Tribes Blend Canoe Tradition with Science
During this summer’s annual Canoe Journey, Northwest tribes plan to blend modern science with traditional ways, by collecting water quality data from their canoes. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is…
Swinomish hope for biodiesel from sunflowers
The Skagit Valley Herald has a story about the Skagit River System Cooperative’s study of saltwater intrusion on farms and the potential for growing crops that can be used in biodiesel production:
First, it’s a long-term study of saltwater intrusion on the crops and ways farmers can avoid it without compromising fish habitat.
Second, it’s a test to explore a crop that could figure in the local economy — particularly in the realm of growing biodiesel usage in Skagit County.