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Jun 16, 2026

Council approves 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

On June 16, the Council voted unanimously to adopt the final 2026 Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Program. This article offers a detailed look at some of the 2026 Program’s major priorities and themes.

May 29, 2026

Council discusses options for Ninth Power Plan’s cost-effective resource strategy, supporting recommendations

Over the course of two meetings in May, Council members and Power Division staff continued discussions on options for the Ninth Power Plan’s cost-effective resource strategy. The Council could potentially approve a draft of the Ninth Plan at its July 14-15 meeting in Portland, which would commence a public comment period and hearing process. The goal is to approve the final plan by the end of the year.

May 28, 2026

Director of CTUIR's Department of Natural Resources discusses First Foods framework

The Council listened to a presentation on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s First Foods management approach at its May meeting in Pendleton, Ore.

Apr 29, 2026

Experts emphasize importance of long-term ocean research, predict average returns for 2026 Columbia River Basin salmon and steelhead

At April’s meeting, the Council heard predictions for average ocean conditions and average run sizes for salmon and steelhead in 2026. Presenters included NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center, CRITFC, IDFG, and WDFW.

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The Council works with regional partners to plan for the addition of the lowest-cost conservation and generation resources to the existing power system, so that the region continues to enjoy an adequate, efficient, economical, reliable power supply.

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The Council works with regional partners through its Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program to protect, mitigate and enhance salmon and other fish and wildlife affect by the hydroelectric dams on the Columbia and its tributaries.

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The Council works to protect and enhance fish and wildlife in the Columbia River Basin. Its Fish & Wildlife Program guides project funding by the Bonneville Power Administration.

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The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to assure the Pacific Northwest of an adequate, efficient, economical, and reliable power supply.

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