Wind power is now the region's fastest growing renewable resource. To answer the question of how much wind power can be integrated into the Northwest's power system, the Council and the Bonneville Power Administration convened a broad range of energy experts to develop an action plan. Council Chair Tom Karier and Bonneville Administrator Steve Wright opened the policy discussion at the August 24 meeting.

This video focuses on the development of the Northwest's power system from the construction of major dams along the Columbia River to the present day.

Governor Risch comments on the complexity of regional energy and fish and wildlife issues, and also supports the ongoing effort to rebuild Idaho's sockeye salmon run.

Ralph Cavanagh and Jim Lazar, experts on utility regulation, on removing regulatory barriers (decoupling) to make conservation a win-win for utilities and their customers.

Story of the Columbia River Basin, from its early settlement in the 19th century and growing salmon fishery to the development of the Northwest's hydrosystem.