The Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program represents a 40+ year effort to protect and mitigate for the impacts of the hydropower system on salmon and other fish and wildlife. The Council amends the Fish and Wildlife Program every five years based on recommendations from the region’s tribes, federal and state fish and wildlife agencies, local governments, nonprofits, energy customers, regional utilities, the public, and more. 

The final 2026 Fish and Wildlife Program was approved at the June 16 Council meeting.

 

2026 Program

The 2026 Fish and Wildlife Program was approved at the June 16, 2026 Council meeting.

Program Tracker

Explore the Program Tracker for real-time data, infographics, maps and stories on hatcheries, fish screens, lands, and more.

Plus see categorical assessments on hydrosystem operations, artificial production, and habitat.

40+ Years of the Program

A lot has happened since 1980! See our full 40-Year Retrospective report, browse the 2-page overview, or see parts 1 and 2 of staff presentations.


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