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Dec 06, 2023

Western Grid Panelists Emphasize Regional Coordination to Maintain System Adequacy

Increasing loads, a changing resource mix, and extreme weather events have become pressing challenges to the power system, highlighting the importance of broad system coordination.

Dec 06, 2023

Double-crested Cormorant Colony at Astoria-Megler Bridge to Be Relocated Back to East Sand Island

In the last 10 years, the cormorant population has grown 1500% at Astoria Bridge, both accelerating erosion of the bridge and increasing salmon predation.

Dec 01, 2023

Idaho Acts Quickly After Detecting Quagga Mussel Larvae in the Snake River

The mussels were first detected in the Snake River near Twin Falls, Idaho in September during routine monitoring conducted by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, prompting officials to spring into action.

Oct 19, 2023

Northwest Off to Good Start in Meeting Energy Efficiency Goals

In 2022, the Northwest saved 150 average megawatts of electricity, putting the region on track to meet its 2021 Regional Power Plan’s goals for cost-effective energy efficiency.

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Power Planning

The Council strategizes with regional partners and the public on energy planning for the Northwest. See the latest 2021 Power Plan and what's in the works.

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Fish & 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.

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Resident Fish in the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

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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.

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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

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Energy Advisory Committees

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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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