Roberts Bank
photo: Monika Wieland Shields © 2015
Rescue tug stationed in islands is best bet to avoid oil spills in San Juan – Gulf waters, study says
March 12, 2021
Kimberly Cauvel
With increased vessel traffic around the San Juan Islands, some worry that the risk of oil spills may be rising as well. A new study makes the case that an emergency response tug stationed in the islands would be money well-spent.
photo: Port of Vancouver © 2020
Proposed Roberts Bank terminal will add cargo capacity — but at what cost to Salish Sea
August 25, 2020
Kimberly Cauvel
A lesser-known yet major Canadian infrastructure project could bring major changes to shipping traffic in waters shared by British Columbia and Washington. If constructed, Roberts Bank Terminal 2, would enable Canada to move another 2.4 million shipping containers per year through its southernmost terminal about 1 mile from the Washington state border.