Fish kill events caused by 2021 winter storm affecting tourism in Texas
Nearly 4 million fish lost
and last updated 2021-03-11 22:03:34-05
The fish are accustomed to relatively warm temperatures. However, experts say the sudden drop in temperatures during Winter Storm Uri caused major fish kill events.
âThe numbers that TPWD [Texas Parks & Wildlife] does estimate is close to four million fish across the full Texas coast,â said Bob Stokes, president of the Galveston Bay Foundation, which works to conserve fish habitats in the region.
Temperatures tend to change a lot fast in more shallow waters, which is typically what you see along the coast.
Any firm-fleshed fish with a medium-strong flavor is perfect to be paired with the slightly sweet onion taste of lightly caramelized leeks. Again, this is a single-serving recipe that is easily adapted for whatever size household you have and is perfect for a main dish for Lent.
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Salmon fillet (Serving size recommendation: about the size of a deck of cards. Yeah, right.)
1 leek stalk, thoroughly rinsed, patted dry and thinly sliced into rings
1 Tb. unsalted butter
1 tsp. Kosher salt
1 tsp. cracked black pepper
Warm butter and oil over medium heat in a medium saute (fry) pan. Add leeks and stir to coat with the oil and butter. Reduce heat to medium low and stir occasionally to until the leeks are just starting to evenly brown. Remove from heat and set aside in a separate bowl. Return pan to stove and turn heat up to medium-high. Pat salmon fillet(s) dry and salt and pepper both sides. If the fry pan has too little remaining oil, add another spl
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Budget 2021 spends $3 billion over three years to extend the life of key provincial infrastructure and protect livelihoods across Alberta.
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With nearly $300 million more than in Budget 2020, capital maintenance and renewal (CMR) funding fixes potholes, resurfaces roads, repairs bridges, and upgrades and maintains critical education and health buildings.
Budget 2021 places a significant focus on maintaining existing capital assets, creating more than 7,500 jobs on more than 260 projects to maintain and improve the condition of Alberta’s highways and bridges.