January 2008 Issue

Council Extends Deadline to Submit Recommendations to Amend Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

In response to requests by several regional entities, the Council agreed to a 60-day extension in the deadline to submit recommendations to amend the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program. The new submission deadline is April 4, 2008. The Council is required through the Northwest Power Act to develop a fish and wildlife program to protect, mitigate, and enhance fish and wildlife affected by hydroelectric development in the Columbia River Basin.

Council Elects New Officers for 2008

Council members elected Idaho member Bill Booth as their new chair for 2008. Booth replaces Tom Karier from Washington state who has served as chair for the last two years. Bruce Measure from Montana was elected vice chair; Rhonda Whiting of Montana will continue as chair of the fish and wildlife committee; and Chair Booth has appointed Melinda Eden, Oregon, as chair of the power committee.