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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

    • 2020 Addendum
    • 2014/2020 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

    • Asset Management Subcommittee
    • Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum
    • Regional Coordination
    • Science and Policy Exchange
    • Toxics Workgroup
    • Columbia Basin Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Workgroup
    • Informal Hatchery Workgroup
    • Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup

    Topics

    • Adaptive Management
    • Anadromous Fish Mitigation
    • Blocked Areas
    • High-level Indicators
    • Invasive and Non-Native Species
    • Lamprey
    • Predation: Sea lions, pike, birds
    • Protected Areas
    • Research Plan
    • Resource Tools and Maps
    • Sockeye
    • Sturgeon
    • Hatchery Map
  • 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 NORTHWEST POWER PLAN

    • The 2021 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
    • System Integration Forum
    • Resource Strategies Advisory Committee (Not Active)

    Energy Topics

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

    Energy Forums and Workgroups

    • Pacific NW Demand Response Project
    • Northwest Wind Integration Forum (Archive)
  • Meetings
    See next Council meeting July 13 - 14, 2021 in TBA › See all meetings ›

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    Recent and Upcoming Meetings

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    • Dec 2020 Tue Wed 15 - 16
      Council Meeting
    • Dec 2020 Thu 17
      9:00 am—12:00 pm Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
    • Jan 2021 Fri 08
      9:00 am—12:30 pm System Analysis and Resource Adequacy Combined Committee Meeting
    • Jan 2021 Tue Wed 12 - 13
      Council Meeting
    • Jan 2021 Tue 19
      1:00 pm—4:00 pm System Analysis Advisory Committee
    • Jan 2021 Wed 20
      9:00 am—1:00 pm RTF Meeting: January 20, 2021
    • Jan 2021 Thu 21
      9:00 am—12:00 pm Regional Coordination Forum
    • Jan 2021 Tue 26
      9:00 am—12:00 pm Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
    • Jan 2021 Thu 28
      8:30 am—11:30 am Power Committee Webinar
    • Feb 2021 Wed 03
      9:00 am—12:30 pm System Analysis Advisory Committee
    • Feb 2021 Mon 08
      1:00 pm—4:00 pm Demand Response Advisory Committee
    • Feb 2021 Tue Wed 09 - 10
      Council Meeting
    • Feb 2021 Thu 11
      1:00 pm—4:00 pm 2021-2022 Anadromous Fish Habitat and Hatchery Review: Proposal Form Workshop 1 of 2
    • Feb 2021 Wed 17
      9:00 am—12:30 pm System Analysis Advisory Committee
    • Feb 2021 Wed Thu 17 - 18
      RTF Meeting: February 17-18, 2021
    • Feb 2021 Fri 19
      9:00 am—2:30 pm SIF: 2021 Power Plan and DEI
    • Feb 2021 Wed 24
      8:30 am—11:30 am Power Committee Webinar - CANCELLED
    • Feb 2021 Thu 25
      1:00 pm—4:00 pm 2021-2022 Anadromous Fish Habitat and Hatchery Review: Proposal Form Workshop 2 of 2
    • Mar 2021 Wed 03
      9:00 am—12:30 pm System Analysis Advisory Committee - CANCELLED
    • Mar 2021 Mon 08
      9:00 am—12:00 pm Fish and Wildlife Program Objectives and Strategy Performance Indicators Workgroup
    • Mar 2021 Tue Wed 09 - 10
      Council Meeting
    • Mar 2021 Tue 16
      9:00 am—1:00 pm RTF Meeting: March 16-17, 2021
    • Mar 2021 Wed 17
      9:00 am—12:30 pm System Analysis Advisory Committee
    • Mar 2021 Fri 19
      10:00 am—12:00 pm RTF Policy Advisory Committee Orientation 1:00 pm—3:00 pm RTF Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
    • Mar 2021 Wed 24
      8:30 am—11:30 am Power Committee Webinar
    • Mar 2021 Wed 31
      9:00 am—12:30 pm System Analysis Advisory Committee
    • Apr 2021 Thu 01
      9:00 am—12:30 pm Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
    • Apr 2021 Tue Wed 06 - 07
      Council Meeting
    • Apr 2021 Mon 12
      1:00 pm—4:00 pm Demand Response Advisory Committee
    • Apr 2021 Tue Wed 13 - 14
      RTF Meeting: April 13-14, 2021
    • Apr 2021 Wed 14
      9:00 am—12:30 pm System Analysis Advisory Committee
    • Apr 2021 Wed 21
      8:30 am—11:30 am Power Committee Webinar
    • Apr 2021 Tue 27
      1:30 pm—3:30 pm Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee - Tech/Steering Combined
    • Apr 2021 Wed 28
      9:00 am—12:30 pm System Analysis Advisory Committee
    • Apr 2021 Thu 29
      9:00 am—12:00 pm Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
    • May 2021 Mon 03
      9:00 am—12:00 pm Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup
    • May 2021 Mon Wed 03 - 05
      Council Meeting
    • May 2021 Thu 06
      1:00 pm—2:00 pm Informal Hatchery Workgroup Meeting
    • May 2021 Tue Wed 11 - 12
      RTF Meeting: May 11-12, 2021
    • May 2021 Tue 18
      10:00 am—11:30 am Demand Forecast Advisory Committee
    • May 2021 Wed 19
      9:00 am—12:30 pm System Analysis Advisory Committee
    • May 2021 Thu 20
      8:00 am—10:00 am Power Committee Webinar
    • May 2021 Fri 21
      1:00 pm—4:00 pm RTF Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
    • May 2021 Wed 26
      8:30 am—11:30 am Power Committee Webinar
    • May 2021 Thu 27
      8:30 am—11:30 am Power Committee Webinar
    • May 2021 Fri 28
      9:00 am—12:00 pm Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
    • Jun 2021 Thu 03
      1:00 pm—4:00 pm Demand Response Advisory Committee
    • Jun 2021 Mon Wed 07 - 09
      Council Meeting
    • Jun 2021 Tue Wed 15 - 16
      Power Committee Work Session Webinars
    • Jun 2021 Tue 15
      9:00 am—1:00 pm RTF Meeting: June 15-16, 2021
    • Jun 2021 Wed 30
      8:30 am—11:30 am Power Committee Webinar
    • Jul 2021 Fri 09
      9:00 am—11:30 am Resource Adequacy - Steering Committee
    • Jul 2021 Tue Wed 13 - 14
      Council Meeting
    • Jul 2021 Thu 15
      9:00 am—12:00 pm Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
    • Jul 2021 Tue Wed 20 - 21
      RTF Meeting: July 20-21, 2021
    • Aug 2021 Mon Wed 09 - 11
      Council Meeting
    • Aug 2021 Tue 31
      9:00 am—1:00 pm RTF Meeting: August 31, 2021
    • Sep 2021 Tue Wed 14 - 15
      Council Meeting
    • Sep 2021 Tue Wed 21 - 22
      RTF Meeting: September 21-22, 2021
    • Sep 2021 Wed 29
      9:00 am—12:00 pm RTF Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
    • Oct 2021 Tue Wed 12 - 13
      Council Meeting
    • Oct 2021 Tue Wed 19 - 20
      RTF Meeting: October 19-20, 2021
    • Nov 2021 Tue 09
      9:00 am—4:00 pm RTF Meeting: November 9, 2021
    • Nov 2021 Tue Wed 16 - 17
      Council Meeting
    • Nov 2021 Tue 30
      1:00 pm—4:00 pm RTF Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
    • Dec 2021 Tue Wed 07 - 08
      RTF Meeting: December 7-8, 2021
    • Dec 2021 Tue Wed 14 - 15
      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.

    Browse reports

    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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Featured news

  1. Solar Panel (1)
    May 28, 2021

    Energy Experts: Efficiency Remains A Critical Electricity Resource For The Northwest

    Efficiency, long the lowest-cost resource to meet future demand for power, is being out-priced by renewable resources, particularly solar. Clean-energy policies are driving the proliferation of carbon-free renewables.

    Read full story
  2. May 20, 2021

    2021 Power Plan Video: Preparing for a Clean Energy Future

    Watch our 2-minute video on our power system transitioning to clean energy resources, and how we're planning to navigate the challenges ahead.

    Read full story
  3. May 17, 2021

    Council Extends Schedule for Completing Power Plan Revision

    Complex analysis and the addition of new Council members make it prudent to extend the deadline for completing the plan revision. The Council revises the plan every five years.

    Read full story
  4. Solar Panel (1)
    May 11, 2021

    Video Interview: Solar Power, Electricity Prices, and What Modeling is Saying About the Future Power Supply

    Modeling for the 2021 Power Plan by the Council’s power planning staff is producing some interesting results and raising some intriguing questions.

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2021 Power Plan: Preparing for a Clean Energy Future
Watch the 2-minute video
2021 Power Plan

The Council is developing 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
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Explore Energy Topics

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

Explore Fish & Wildlife Topics

  • Adaptive Management
  • Anadromous Fish Mitigation
  • Blocked Areas
  • High-level Indicators
  • Invasive and Non-Native Species
  • Lamprey
  • Predation: Sea lions, pike, birds
  • Protected Areas
  • Research Plan
  • Resource Tools and Maps
  • Sockeye
  • Sturgeon
  • Hatchery Map
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