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Established to inform and advance a regional vision for power and fish & wildlife in the Columbia Basin

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Oct 30, 2026

Genetic monitoring tools provide critical information, improve management for salmon and steelhead

The Council’s Fish and Wildlife Program has been instrumental in developing genetic approaches to monitoring fish stocks in the basin. At its October meeting, the Council heard updates from some of the scientists working to advance these genetic monitoring tools.

Oct 30, 2026

Power Committee discussion focuses on updated timeline for Ninth Power Plan, releasing second draft

The Council’s Power Committee met Friday, Oct. 23, and discussed a new timeline for the Ninth Power Plan that includes releasing a second draft, potentially in December.

Oct 30, 2026

Increasing walleye numbers cause regional concern over impacts to salmon, steelhead

The Council hosted a panel of walleye experts at its October meeting in Idaho to discuss current research and future management options.

Oct 29, 2026

Council briefing: Idaho utilities, co-ops discuss economic forecasting, load growth & resource planning

At October’s meeting in Donnelly, Idaho, the Council heard presentations about the state of the economy in the Pacific Northwest and nationally, as well as how utilities and electric co-operatives are planning resource development to meet growing demands for electricity in their service territories.

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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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Fish & Wildlife Program

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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COLUMBIA RIVER HISTORY PROJECT

Established to inform and advance a regional vision for power and fish & wildlife in the Columbia Basin

Featured News

Genetic monitoring tools provide critical information, improve management for salmon and steelhead

Power Committee discussion focuses on updated timeline for Ninth Power Plan, releasing second draft

Increasing walleye numbers cause regional concern over impacts to salmon, steelhead

Council briefing: Idaho utilities, co-ops discuss economic forecasting, load growth & resource planning

Power Planning

Fish & Wildlife Program

Learn about the Northwest’s rich history through our Columbia River History Project