Council Quarterly past issues

Council Quarterly Past Issues

Fall 2011

2010 Energy Efficiency Gains Set Impressive Pace
Snohomish PUD Opens New Small Hydro Project
Landowners and Government Partner to Improve Lemhi River Salmon Habitat
Northwest Q&A: John Prescott, CEO of PNGC Power

Summer 2011

Idaho Power's Plan to Meet Summer Peak Energy Needs
Upgrading the Grid, One Step at a Time
Pumped Storage: Hydro Generation on Demand
Council Recommends Funding for Projects to Improve Scientific Knowledge About Fish and Wildlife
NW Energy Coalition Honors Council with Conservation Award
Northwest Q&A: Bud Hover, Salmon Recovery Funding Board

Spring 2011 (2mb PDF)

Wind Power: Then and Now
The Effects of Surplus Energy in the Pacific Northwest
A New Tool in the Fight to Protect Columbia Basin Waters From Invasive Mussels
Council Marks 30 years of Improved Energy Efficiency and Fish and Wildlife Protection
Northwest Q&A: Garry Merkel, Columbia Basin Trust

Winter 2011 (8mb PDF)

Food webs as fuel for the ecosystem
Reassessing the Columbia River Treaty
A growing nuisance: Didymo's impact on fish
Understanding shifting ocean conditions to improve predictions of juvenile salmon survival
Cormorants taking more juvenile salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Estuary
Northwest Q&A: Steve Oliver, VP of Generation Asset Management, BPA

Fall 2010 (3mb PDF)

Agreement between BPA and Oregon finalizes mitigation for wildlife impacts of Willamette River Basin dams
Winter forecast: Wet and cold
New small hydro projects hold potential for clean energy, jobs
Interest grows in future dam operations as Columbia River Treaty deadline approaches
Northwest Q&A: Pat Reiten, President, Pacific Power

Summer 2010 (3mb PDF)

Sockeye surprise: Huge return from ocean thrills managers, fishers (also see related blog story)
Future energy savings should come from innovations in lighting and heating/cooling systems
Award honors Council's 6th Power Plan (also press release)
Northwest Q&A: Bill Drummond, Manager, Western Montana Electric Generating and Transmission COoperative (also blog)

Spring 2010 (3mb PDF)

California's renewable energy policies and their impact on the Northwest
BPA: Working to integrate California wind into its system
Bonneville administrator praises energy efficiency, carbon control in Sixth Power Plan
NEET: Energy efficiency is making progress in the Northwest
Council approves Chief Joseph hatchery for construction
States hope prevention programs will halt the spread of invasive mussels into Northwest waters
Northwest Q&A: Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer

Winter 2010 (620k PDF)

Regional Power Plan touts efficiency to meet demand and create jobs
Council OKs 10-year funding for seven fish accords projects
Kootenai River habitat project will benefit white sturgeon
NW/Q&A: U.S. Representative Peter Defazio

Fall 2009 (480k PDF)

The Sixth Power Plan: The Region's Energy Blueprint
Council approves indicators to track success of The Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program
Invitation to comment on Blackfoot and Bitterrroot Subbasin Plans
NW/Q&A: Idaho Senator James Risch

Summer 2009 (4mb PDF)

Invasive Mussels Threaten Pacific Northwest Waters
Request for Comment on 6th Power Plan
Colville Tribes Demonstrate Successful Selective Harvest of Salmon in Upper Columbia
Council Recommends Fish Accord Projects
NW/Q&A: Paul Lumley, CRITFC Executive Director

Spring 2009 (740k PDF)

Reforms proposed for Columbia River Basin Salmon and steelhead hatcheries
Good Conditions Suggest Big Salmon and Steelhead Returns
The Smart Grid: Electricity Distribution 2.0
Coming Up: The Sixth Power Plan
Wind Generation: How Much Will It Cost?
High Level Indicators Will Track Projects That Implement Fish and Wildlife Program
NW/Q&A: Steve Klein, Snohomish County PUD

Winter 2009 (720k PDF)

Coming up: Sixth Power Plan
Wind generation: Making it work in the Northwest
Revised Fish and Wildlife Program focuses on implementation of projects based on subbasin plans
Libby Dam litigation settled with commitment to Kootenai Sturgeon recovery project
Northwest Energy Efficiency Task Force plans recommendations to accelerate energy-conservation improvements
NW/Q&A: Steve Klein, Snohomish County PUD

Fall 2008 (920k PDF)

Sockeye Salmon Run is Largest in Decades
Council Seeks Public Comments on Draft 2008 Fish & Wildlife Program
Tour for Congressional Staff Addresses Columbia River Fish, Wildlife, Energy Issues
A Medical Facility Build with the Health of the Environment in Mind, Too
Western Region Works to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Miles of Megawatts: From Pavement to Solar Generation
NW/Q&A: Theddi Wright Chappell and Valueing Sustainable Building

Summer 2008 (620k PDF)

Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment Attracts Dozens of Proposals
Internet Portal Leads to Information About International Columbia River Basin
Re-thinking Hatcheries: Connecting Fish Supplementation to the Environment
Flying Windmills Technology: A Look at Efforts to Capture High-Altitude Wind Energy
NW/Q&A: Dick Whitney on the United States v. the State of Washington, the Landmark Treaty Tribal Fishing Rights Case
Conservation Comes On Strong
Paper Mill Saves $1 Million Through Improved Energy Efficiency

Spring 2008 (920k PDF)

Scientists Study Changing Ocean Conditions for Clues About Future Salmon Abundance
Here Comes the Sun: Innovations in Solar Technology
Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment Proposals Are Available for Public Review
Gauging the Northwest’s Power Supply: The Regional Resource Adequacy Standard
Columbia River Runoff Should Be Below Normal in 2008
NW/Q&A: Dr. Michael McCoy on the Smart Grid

Winter 2008 (1.3mb PDF)

High-tech gear gives scientists a new view of salmon survival in rivers and the ocean
Toward a Clean Energy Future: Issues for the Sixth Power Plan
Neighborly advocates: By building relationships, the Clark Fork Coalition builds success
NW/Q&A: Tony Grover
Success story: Willamette Valley Ranch purchased for wildlife habitat

Fall 2007 (1.3mb PDF)

The Northwest’s CO₂ Footprint: Determining the Impact, and Difficulty in Trying to Lessen It
Fish and Wildlife Program Amendments Begin
Scientists Share Latest Research Results with Fish and Wildlife Policy-makers
From Landfill Gas to Renewable Energy - Coffin Butte
NW/Q&A: Sakura Urban Concepts
Success stories: Sagebrush Flats

Summer 2007 (1.7mb PDF)

The Impact of Population Growth on Fish and Wildlife
Northwest Power Supply Is Adequate, but Potentially Expensive
Innovative Projects Would Test New Methods of Enhancing Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Survival
Modeling As An Open-Ended Exercise: A Footnote to the Fifth Power Plan
NW/Q&A: Brian Lipscomb
Success stories: Lake Pend Oreille

Spring 2007 (560k PDF)

Climate Change in the Northwest
Climate Change Impacts Could Affect Columbia River Hydropower Generation
NW/Q&A: Philip Mote
Success stories: Swan River Valley

Winter 2007 (890k PDF)

Winds of Change: Montana taps its wind power potential, boosting the Northwest supply of renewable energy
Legislation Encourages Renewable Energy Developments in Northwest States
Report from Beijing
July 2006 Heat Wave Had Lessons for Energy Planners
Summer High Temperatures Translate Into a Wake-up Call for Energy Planners
NW/Q&A: Rachel Shimshak
Success stories: John Day Basin

Fall 2006 (890k PDF)

Rapid Development of Wind Power Prompts Regional Plan for Its Integration Into Power Supply
What States Are Doing to Move Toward a Clean Energy Future
Making the Change: Energy Trust Programs Help Consumers Save Energy and Invest in Renewable Resources
Lake Fertilization Appears to Benefit Fish in Idaho and British Columbia
Summer High Temperatures Translate Into a Wake-up Call for Energy Planners
Jack Robertson on the Hydrogen Revolution
Success stories: Methow Valley

Summer 2006 (1.4mb PDF)

Washington transfers Klickitat hatchery to Yakama Nation
Connecting communities through education
NW/Q&A: Senator Daniel J. Evans
Success stories: Sandy River

Spring 2006 (710k PDF)

Council proposes voluntary standard for westwide power system reliability
Celebrating a milestone: The Northwest Power Act
Council supports flood control study, but not ratepayer funding
Two experts offer perspectives on decoupling energy sales from profits to encourage conservation investments
Coal gasification: An old technology gains new ground
NW/Q&A: Terry Courtney, Warm Springs Confederated Tribes
Success stories: Kootenai River sturgeon recovery

Winter 2006 (860k PDF)

Wind power leads construction of new Northwest power plants
Warming trend: How climate change could affect the Northwest
Independent scientists say survival benefit of summer spill won't be known for several years
The China connection: Lessons in growth from the Northwest
NW Energy Coalition honors Council's Fifth Power Plan
NW/Q&A: Steve Fick, commercial fisherman and owner of Fishhawk Fisheries
Success stories: WyEast RCDA

Fall 2005 (1.4m PDF)

Independent scientists recommend ways to improve decision-making
Puget Sound Energy’s latest wind project adds to the region’s renewables
Federal judge gives NOAA Fisheries one year to write a new Biological Opinion
Science board to review court-ordered 2005 spill operation
NW/Q&A: Gary Loomis, founder of Fish First
Success stories: Streamnet Library

Summer 2005 (320k PDF)

Biological Opinion litigation affects only one part of larger fish and wildlife mitigation effort
NW/Q&A: Marilyn Showalter, Executive Director, Public Power Council
Council plans level funding for most fish and wildlife projects in 2006; prepares for 2007
Success stories: Yakima River
Fish managers to assess reasons for the lower than expected Spring fish run

Spring 2005 (680k PDF)

Making the case for conservation
Power supply adequate despite dry conditions
Raising the price of BPA power would cost ratepayers $1.7 billion
Low Spring Chinook run vexes fish managers
Partnership will coordinate aquatic research monitoring
Success stories: Colville Tribes Wildlife Mitigation
Proposal to limit BPA borrowing could result in higher power rates

Winter 2005 (1m PDF)

Avian predation on juvenile salmon and steelhead
Conservation program benefits Idaho sockeye and chinook
Council adopts 23 subbasin plans
Flow and salmon survival
Success story: Flathead River

Fall 2004 (400k PDF)

Subbasin plans proposed for amendment into fish and wildlife program
Federal proposal for endangered salmon will rely on structural improvements at dams to aid fish passage, predator control, and habitat improvements
Council proposes plan to reduce risk of future energy shortages and high prices
Columbia River Forum would address international water management issues
Success story: Colville Reservation

Summer 2004 (640k PDF)

Getting fish past the dams: Technology and better understanding of fish survival help improve their odds
Subbasin plans submitted; review process begins
Bonneville's proposal on its future role
New energy efficiency standards for refrigerators
Seeking comments on hatchery reform proposals
September symposium on innovative energy efficiency and transmission
Success story: Therriault Creek

Spring 2004 (570k PDF)

Primer on the 5th Power Plan: A Guide for our Energy Future
Drought, low river runoff could boost power prices
Recommendations for the future role of Bonneville Power Administration
Success story: Kootenai River

Winter 2004 (660k PDF)

Wind power: From niche to mainstream
Fisheries Society honors Nez Perce and Forest Service for habitat restoration projects
Walla Walla Subbasin: A community plans for the future
Subbasin planning update
Success stories: Crims and Walker Islands

Fall 2003 (380k PDF)

Fish hatchery review will inform recommendations for future operations
Council pushes for new funding agreement for fish and wildlife
Bonneville's future role in supplying the region's electricity
Council asks for spill tests at dams in the Summer of 2004
Recent trend continues: most 2003 salmon and steelhead runs above average
Planning the Northwest’s energy future
Success story: Umatilla River

Summer 2003 (610k PDF)

Strong Columbia River salmon runs predicted
Applying conservation and renewable resources principles in Walla Walla
Federal agencies reject summer flow changes
Success story: Pine Creek Ranch

Spring 2003 (410k PDF)

Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife program call for tests of alternative dam operations
Conservation achievements since 1980 could be repeated by 2025
President’s budget proposes $589 million for Columbia Basin fish & wildlife in Fiscal Year 2004
Conservation's future
Success story: Okanogan River

Winter 2003 (480k PDF)

Short-term power supply is adequate
Proposals to change river and dam operations
Helping Bonneville through fiscal crisis, and recommendations on Bonneville's future
Energy conservation made big gains in 2001
Success story: Hood River

Fall 2002 (450k PDF)

Learning about salmon at the river's edge
Future of Bonneville Power Administration
Standard Market Design
RAND report on region's energy future
Proposals to change river and dam operations (draft mainstem amendments)
Success story: Hungry Horse Mitigation Program

Summer 2002 - Special Hatchery section (580k PDF)
Spring 2002
Winter 2002 (730k PDF)
July 2001 - also as 11x17" 1.7M PDF file
March 2001 - also as 11x17" 5.0M single PDF file
June 2000 - Special Green Power issue

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