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Sep 22, 2023

Council Supports Agreement to Implement F&W Program Measure to Investigate Feasibility of Reintroducing Anadromous Fish into the Upper Columbia

See the Council's statement regarding the hard work of the Tribes and many agencies of the federal government for reaching this agreement.

Sep 21, 2023

Collaborative Efforts Bring Awareness of Pacific Lamprey Needs

After a long trend of dwindling abundance, tribal, state, and federal fish and wildlife managers have seen a welcomed increase in Pacific lamprey at Bonneville Dam.

Sep 21, 2023

Solving the Challenges to Building New Transmission

The Northwest and Intermountain Power Producers Coalition has a new whitepaper exploring the need for new transmission in the region and the Bonneville Power Administration’s ability to provide transmission to customers.

Aug 28, 2023

Council Hosts 2023 Northwest Congressional Delegation in Montana

The Council recently hosted a tour near Kalispell, Montana for representatives from the Northwest’s congressional delegation.

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Resident Fish in the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

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2021 Power Plan

The Council has published its 2021 Power Plan! Be part of the conversation and access all the technical resources behind it.

About the Plan

Fish and Wildlife Program

The Council works to protect and enhance fish and wildlife through its Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program. See the Program, the 2020 Addendum, and the tools to monitor its progress.

About the Program

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

Regional Technical Forum: An advisory committee to the Council established to develop standards to verify and evaluate energy efficiency savings

Integrating energy and the environment in the Columbia River Basin

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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.

The Fish and Wildlife Program

Independent Review Groups

Forums and Workgroups

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

The Northwest Power Plan

Technical Tools and Models

Energy Advisory Committees

Energy Topics

Recent and Upcoming Meetings

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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COLUMBIA RIVER HISTORY PROJECT