James Umbanhowar
@jumbanho.bsky.social
Part time ecologist. I spend more time on Mastodon @jumbanho@mas.to
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February 19, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Federal officials now project that Lake Powell will "most probably" drop below power pool level — meaning Glen Canyon Dam will no longer be able to generate hydropower — before the end of this year: www.landdesk.org/p/the-colora... via @landdesk.bsky.social
The Colorado River Crisis is Here
States fail to reach a deal; Lake Powell Deadpool appears imminent
www.landdesk.org
February 19, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Federal officials now project that Lake Powell will "most probably" drop below power pool level — meaning Glen Canyon Dam will no longer be able to generate hydropower — before the end of this year: www.landdesk.org/p/the-colora... via @landdesk.bsky.social
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Minnesota is a fun place, because last week it was "biking in a single layer" and "jogging in shorts and tshirts" weather (~55°F and sunny) and now it's this (blizzard).
February 18, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Minnesota is a fun place, because last week it was "biking in a single layer" and "jogging in shorts and tshirts" weather (~55°F and sunny) and now it's this (blizzard).
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Just like 2020, Minneapolis has also been enduring a whole variety of two-bit agents provocateurs, from social media influencers to petty arsonists. We're also a lot tougher and smarter about handling this now. Glad this latest insult didn't cause much damage.
Someone doused Renee Good’s Minneapolis memorial and a nearby pile of wood with gasoline and started a fire at about 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Renee Good memorial site in south Minneapolis doused in gasoline
Damage was minimal but police are investigating.
bit.ly
February 18, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Just like 2020, Minneapolis has also been enduring a whole variety of two-bit agents provocateurs, from social media influencers to petty arsonists. We're also a lot tougher and smarter about handling this now. Glad this latest insult didn't cause much damage.
I'm all in on biathlons in every endurance sport.
February 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I'm all in on biathlons in every endurance sport.
And now, U2 🤷♂️
February 18, 2026 at 5:26 PM
And now, U2 🤷♂️
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This entire piece is spectacular, but this bit is a little grenade
February 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
This entire piece is spectacular, but this bit is a little grenade
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Last night, there was attempted arson at Renee Good’s memorial at 33rd and Portland with gasoline being poured on the fence, near the front yard of the house, and throughout the memorial. This is despicable. 1/
February 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Last night, there was attempted arson at Renee Good’s memorial at 33rd and Portland with gasoline being poured on the fence, near the front yard of the house, and throughout the memorial. This is despicable. 1/
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Elon posted this yesterday. Just for fun I did it with my before/after cancer PET scans that I had already posted online. In the "before" scan Grok missed the massive tumor lighting up my liver, and in both scans it flagged a non-existent "area of concern" in my chest. Other than that, works great!
February 18, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Elon posted this yesterday. Just for fun I did it with my before/after cancer PET scans that I had already posted online. In the "before" scan Grok missed the massive tumor lighting up my liver, and in both scans it flagged a non-existent "area of concern" in my chest. Other than that, works great!
Someone finally challenged the Cadbury Egg for gross looking chocolate treat.
February 18, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Someone finally challenged the Cadbury Egg for gross looking chocolate treat.
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This language on the TrumpRx site.
February 18, 2026 at 1:07 AM
This language on the TrumpRx site.
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"Mary Moriarty said in a statement Monday that the federal government’s refusal to cooperate shows it is 'not confident in their agents’ actions or their immediate response."
www.startribune.com/trump-admini...
www.startribune.com/trump-admini...
Trump administration formally denies Minnesota access to Alex Pretti evidence
Drew Evans, head of the state’s investigative agency, said the FBI once again refused access to evidence and information from the killing of Pretti at the hands of federal officers.
www.startribune.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
"Mary Moriarty said in a statement Monday that the federal government’s refusal to cooperate shows it is 'not confident in their agents’ actions or their immediate response."
www.startribune.com/trump-admini...
www.startribune.com/trump-admini...
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In honor of Lunar New Year, one of my all-time favorite maps:
How dumplings spread around the world
(tl;dr: It was largely, though not exclusively, the Mongol invasions!)
How dumplings spread around the world
(tl;dr: It was largely, though not exclusively, the Mongol invasions!)
February 17, 2026 at 4:32 PM
In honor of Lunar New Year, one of my all-time favorite maps:
How dumplings spread around the world
(tl;dr: It was largely, though not exclusively, the Mongol invasions!)
How dumplings spread around the world
(tl;dr: It was largely, though not exclusively, the Mongol invasions!)
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Yes. Every word.
Republicans Are Much Much More Corrupt Than Democrats
But most people either do not know this, or refuse to admit it.
www.offmessage.net
February 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Yes. Every word.
Grad school intramural soccer when the (student) ref wouldn't let us finish a game short-handed because a teammate had to leave. I shouted: "you're too young to be a dictator" as we marched off the field.
let's hear some more of these Olympic Moments, what's your greatest personal sports-related tantrum
Yinz guys are special writers and always make me laugh.......
This is beyond relatable
I rolled a bowling bowl across a parking lot and into the woods. I drove home in my bowling shoes. I haven't picked a ball up since. Almost 24 years.
This is beyond relatable
I rolled a bowling bowl across a parking lot and into the woods. I drove home in my bowling shoes. I haven't picked a ball up since. Almost 24 years.
February 17, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Grad school intramural soccer when the (student) ref wouldn't let us finish a game short-handed because a teammate had to leave. I shouted: "you're too young to be a dictator" as we marched off the field.
Katie is not my Rep, but I love the helmet on the light rail representation (and all the work she does for Minneapolis and MN).
February 17, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Katie is not my Rep, but I love the helmet on the light rail representation (and all the work she does for Minneapolis and MN).
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It wasn’t so long ago that CNN sat down for a serious conversation with these guys. One of them is Pete Hegseth’s pastor.
Pretending these assholes are still ‘fringe’ is a dangerous mistake
bsky.app/profile/seth...
Pretending these assholes are still ‘fringe’ is a dangerous mistake
bsky.app/profile/seth...
I’ve seen this person get retweeted by MAGA influencers like Benny Johnson. He’s not kidding. This is a real political goal he is pursuing. He has 425,000 followers on Facebook.
February 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
It wasn’t so long ago that CNN sat down for a serious conversation with these guys. One of them is Pete Hegseth’s pastor.
Pretending these assholes are still ‘fringe’ is a dangerous mistake
bsky.app/profile/seth...
Pretending these assholes are still ‘fringe’ is a dangerous mistake
bsky.app/profile/seth...
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a revised statement about fish is known as a "codicil"
Lots of updates right now, leading with this: D.C. officials are walking back a statement from the head of @doeedc.bsky.social saying he would feel comfortable eating fish out of the Potomac River right now. They tell me the existing guidance stands: Avoid any contact with the river water.
Made my way up to where the Potomac Interceptor sewage pipe broke late last month just north of Cabin John, Md. The C&O Canal between locks 12 and 10 is being used to divert sewage around the broken portion; it’s essentially an open-air sewer at this point.
February 17, 2026 at 5:18 PM
a revised statement about fish is known as a "codicil"
I'm not going to a viral mac 'n cheese restaurant. Where is the health department?
Viral mac 'n cheese restaurant plans second Twin Cities location.
Story: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/viral-mac-n-cheese-restaurant-plans-second-twin-cities-location
Story: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/viral-mac-n-cheese-restaurant-plans-second-twin-cities-location
February 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I'm not going to a viral mac 'n cheese restaurant. Where is the health department?
I'm proud to announce that we made it through the college application procedure emotionally unscathed. Would love to say I have advice to give, but we've been blessed with a very mature son.
February 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I'm proud to announce that we made it through the college application procedure emotionally unscathed. Would love to say I have advice to give, but we've been blessed with a very mature son.
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ICE agents are still out there this morning, photographing schools from unmarked vehicles and then quickly leaving after being confronted. Keep your heads up.
February 17, 2026 at 4:22 PM
ICE agents are still out there this morning, photographing schools from unmarked vehicles and then quickly leaving after being confronted. Keep your heads up.
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Biathlon relay is damn exciting.
February 17, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Biathlon relay is damn exciting.
Connections was fucked today.
February 17, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Connections was fucked today.