The scoop on wind turbine parts on the Columbia

Nov 03, 2023

While we talk from time to time here on the show about those shipments of huge white blades, tower parts and naselles that make their way upriver on big ships, today we’ll talk more in detail about wind turbine parts: where they’re from, where they’re going and how they get there. Along with interesting trivia like: how much does one blade weigh?

The scoop on wind turbine parts on the Columbia

The scoop on wind turbine parts on the Columbia

While we talk from time to time here on the show about those shipments of huge white blades, tower parts and naselles that make their way upriver on big ships, today we’ll talk more in detail about wind turbine parts: where they’re from, where they’re going and how they get there. Along with interesting trivia like: how much does one blade weigh?

The weather’s the thing

Nov 02, 2023

It will be hard to ignore the weather here for the next few days at least… the weather service is tossing around terms like “gale force” winds and “atmospheric river.” We’ll take a look at those terms, and at the forecast, which includes the potential for inches of rain.

For folks on land, our weather will be worthy of a hot cup of tea, a good book, and a warm pet nearby if you have one (or two). For mariners at sea, it means a lot more work to get things done, and to get from one place to another safely.

In short, it’s autumn on the coast – so snuggle in if you can.

The weather’s the thing

The weather’s the thing

It will be hard to ignore the weather here for the next few days at least… the weather service is tossing around terms like “gale force” winds and “atmospheric river.” We’ll take a look at those terms, and at the forecast, which includes the potential for inches of rain.

For folks on land, our weather will be worthy of a hot cup of tea, a good book, and a warm pet nearby if you have one (or two). For mariners at sea, it means a lot more work to get things done, and to get from one place to another safely.

In short, it’s autumn on the coast – so snuggle in if you can.

A look at today’s ship traffic

Nov 01, 2023

We’ve got a nice complement of ships on the river today: let’s talk about them! Where they’re from, where they’re going and what’s on board.

A look at today’s ship traffic

A look at today’s ship traffic

We’ve got a nice complement of ships on the river today: let’s talk about them! Where they’re from, where they’re going and what’s on board.

Holding space for survivors of tragedy

Holding space for survivors of tragedy

Just a few days ago, one survivor from a lost fishing vessel was found floating alone in a liferaft off the Pacific Coast, 70 miles NW of Cape Flattery, by a Canadian fishing boat whose crew happened to see him. He’s safe now and recovering on land, but no doubt has harrowing memories of his own survival and the loss of the boat and its captain.

What’s our role as community members in a tragedy like this? Some of it may involve holding space, and holding our questions till later, as traumatized people get their bearings.

Changes in the weather are afoot, and a look at today’s ship traffic

Oct 30, 2023

A few more days of sunshine and then rain re-enters our forecast. And a look at who’s on the river today.

Changes in the weather are afoot, and a look at today’s ship traffic

Changes in the weather are afoot, and a look at today’s ship traffic

A few more days of sunshine and then rain re-enters our forecast. And a look at who’s on the river today.

Comment period ends soon for proposed Oregon ocean wind power projects

Oct 27, 2023

The last day of Octoberr is Tuesday, October 31st. That’s the last day of the public comment period for proposed floating wind turbine projects off the coast of Oregon off Coos Day and near the California border.

We’ll talk more about those proposed projects.

You can submit your public comment here, before midnight EDT on October 31st (That’s 9 pm PDT): https://www.regulations.gov/document/BOEM-2023-0033-0001

Comment period ends soon for proposed Oregon ocean wind power projects

Comment period ends soon for proposed Oregon ocean wind power projects

The last day of Octoberr is Tuesday, October 31st. That’s the last day of the public comment period for proposed floating wind turbine projects off the coast of Oregon off Coos Day and near the California border.

We’ll talk more about those proposed projects.

You can submit your public comment here, before midnight EDT on October 31st (That’s 9 pm PDT): https://www.regulations.gov/document/BOEM-2023-0033-0001