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  • Fish and Wildlife

    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.

    Fish & Wildlife overview

    The Fish and Wildlife Program

    • 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program
    • Subbasin Plans
    • Project Reviews and Recommendations

    Independent Review Groups

    • Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB)
    • Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB)
    • Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP)

    Forums and Workgroups

    • O&M Strategic Plan and Subcommittee Workgroup
    • Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum
    • Regional Coordination
    • Science and Policy Exchange
    • Toxics Workgroup

    Topics

    • Adaptive Management
    • Anadromous Fish Mitigation
    • Blocked Areas
    • High-level Indicators
    • Predation
    • Protected Areas
    • Research Plan
    • Resource Tools and Maps
    • Sturgeon
    • The Pike Problem
  • Energy

    The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to ensure the region’s power supply and acquire cost-effective energy efficiency.

    Energy overview

    THE SEVENTH NORTHWEST POWER PLAN

    • The Seventh Power Plan
    • Planning Process and Past Power Plans

    TECHNICAL TOOLS AND MODELS

    • Regional Portfolio Model
    • Generation Evaluation System Model (GENESYS)

    Energy Advisory Committees

    • Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
    • Demand Forecast Advisory Committee
    • Demand Response Advisory Committee
    • Generating Resources Advisory Committee
    • Natural Gas Advisory Committee
    • Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee
    • System Analysis Advisory Committee
    • Regional Technical Forum
    • RTF Policy Advisory Committee
    • Resource Strategies Advisory Committee (Not Active)

    Energy Topics

    • Energy Efficiency
    • Demand Response
    • Power Supply
    • Resource Adequacy
    • Energy Storage

    Energy Forums and Workgroups

    • Pacific NW Demand Response Project
    • Northwest Wind Integration Forum (Archive)
  • Meetings
    See next Council meeting November 13 - 14, 2018 in Portland › See all meetings ›

    Recent and Upcoming Meetings

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    • Jun 2018 Wed 20
      9:30 am—4:00 pm Demand Response Advisory Committee Meeting
    • Jun 2018 Wed 27
      9:00 am—12:00 pm System Analysis Advisory Committee
    • Jul 2018 Tue Wed 10 - 11
      Council Meeting
    • Jul 2018 Thu 26
      9:00 am—12:00 pm GENESYS Redevelopment Overview Meeting
    • Aug 2018 Mon 13
      2:00 pm—3:30 pm Asset Management Subcommittee Meeting
    • Aug 2018 Tue Wed 14 - 15
      Council Meeting
    • Aug 2018 Mon Tue 27 - 28
      Research Project Presentations
    • Aug 2018 Thu 30
      10:00 am—10:30 am Executive Committee Meeting
    • Sep 2018 Wed 05
      RTF Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
    • Sep 2018 Tue Wed 11 - 12
      Council Meeting
    • Sep 2018 Thu 20
      9:30 am—3:30 pm Demand Response Advisory Committee Meeting
    • Oct 2018 Tue Wed 09 - 10
      Council Meeting
    • Oct 2018 Fri 19
      CUB Policy Conference — Destination: Decarbonization
    • Oct 2018 Tue 23
      9:30 am—4:00 pm Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
    • Nov 2018 Tue Wed 13 - 14
      Council Meeting
    • Nov 2018 Thu 15
      9:30 pm—3:00 pm Resource Adequacy Advisory - Technical Committee Meeting
    • Dec 2018 Wed 05
      RTF Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
    • Dec 2018 Mon 10
      9:00 am—4:00 pm Ocean and Plume Science and Management (Ocean Forum)
    • Dec 2018 Tue Wed 11 - 12
      Council Meeting
    • Dec 2018 Thu 13
      9:30 am—3:30 pm Demand Response Advisory Committee Meeting
    • Jan 2019 Tue Wed 15 - 16
      Council Meeting
    • Feb 2019 Mon 11
      12:30 pm—5:30 pm Regional Coordination Forum
    • Feb 2019 Tue Wed 12 - 13
      Council Meeting
    • Mar 2019 Tue Wed 12 - 13
      Council Meeting
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  • Reports and Documents

    Browse reports and documents relevant to the Council's work on fish and wildlife and energy planning, as well as administrative reports.

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    Reports by Topic

    • Power Plan
    • Fish and Wildlife Program
    • Subbasin Plans
    • Financial Reports
    • Independent Scientific Advisory Board
    • Independent Scientific Review Panel
    • Independent Economic Analysis Board

    Columbia River History Project

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Regional Technical Forum seeks a new contract analyst for 2019. See full description and how to respond by November 30.

Featured News

  1. Oct 15, 2018

    Electrifying the Transportation Sector in the Northwest

    Demand from electric vehicles, though still modest, could become a significant new load in the region. Key to its growth is the charging station infrastructure needed to support widespread electrification.

    Read full story
  2. Oct 15, 2018

    Council Requests Public Comment on Draft Mid-term Assessment of the Seventh Power Plan

    The mid-term assessment tracks the region's progress in implementing the resource strategy of the Council's 2016 power plan. Energy efficiency, demand response, renewable, and natural gas resources are key elements of the plan.

    Read full story
  3. Oct 12, 2018

    BPA Commits $420 Million To Columbia Fish Accord Extensions

    The Council objects to language in one of the extensions and expresses concern that they may limit tribal involvement in amending the fish and wildlife program.

    Read full story
  4. Oct 12, 2018

    Small Hydro Plants Boost Snohomish PUD's Energy Supply

    Two new small hydropower plants located on creeks above Snoqualmie Falls will will provide power during the high-demand winter months and add carbon-free electricity to the power supply of the Snohomish County Public Utility District.

    Read full story
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Energy Planning
Seventh Power Plan

A plan for energy efficiency, demand response, and existing natural gas plants key to ensuring a reliable, low-cost, clean power supply. 

About the plan
Fish and Wildlife

The Council works to protect and enhance fish and wildlife through its Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program. See the Program, and the tools, reviews and science behind it.

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

The RTF is a technical advisory committee to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council established in 1999 to develop standards to verify and evaluate energy efficiency savings.

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Explore Energy Topics

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Demand Response
  • Power Supply
  • Resource Adequacy
  • Energy Storage
Program Amendment Process

Starting May 16, the Council is seeking recommendations on its Fish and Wildlife Program.

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Explore Fish & Wildlife Topics

  • Adaptive Management
  • Anadromous Fish Mitigation
  • Blocked Areas
  • High-level Indicators
  • Predation
  • Protected Areas
  • Research Plan
  • Resource Tools and Maps
  • Sturgeon
  • The Pike Problem

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