KC Golden Appointed to Council
- March 04, 2022
- Mark Walker
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has appointed KC Golden to serve a three-year term on the Council, starting March 7.
News
Video interviews with founding directors: Oral histories of the Council
- March 04, 2022
- Carol Winkel
Explore the history of the Council in interviews with Ed Sheets, founding Director of the Council; and Rick Applegate, early Fish and Wildlife Division Director
Ocean and Plume Forum Examines Freshwater Conditions on Fish Survival in the Ocean
- February 25, 2022
- Deston Nokes
Insightful presentations followed by robust discussions characterized the Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum, held virtually this past January 19.
Council Plans In-person March Meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
- February 24, 2022
- Carol Winkel
After conducting its meetings remotely during the pandemic for many months, the Council will be holding its first in-person meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Independent Scientists Highlight Exemplary Fish and Wildlife Projects in the Basin
- February 24, 2022
- Deston Nokes
Good things are happening to help anadromous fish in the Columbia River Basin, according to a recent report by the Independent Scientific Review Panel.
Council Discusses Undertaking a Lower Snake Dams Analysis
- February 24, 2022
- Carol Winkel
At its February meeting, Council members discussed scoping a workplan for a proposed lower Snake River dams analysis.
Council Adopts 2021 Northwest Power Plan; Highlights Renewables, Energy Efficiency in a Changing Power System
- February 17, 2022
- Chad Madron
At its February meeting, the Council adopted its 2021 Northwest Power Plan to ensure a reliable and economic power supply for the region.
Comment on ISRP Review of Anadromous Fish Habitat and Hatchery Projects
- February 11, 2022
- Carol Winkel
The Council invites your review and comment on the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s Final Report: Review of Anadromous Fish Habitat and Hatchery Project. Comment by March 10, 2022.
2020 Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Northwest Power Plants Were Lowest In Decades
- January 18, 2022
- John Harrison
In 2020, carbon dioxide emissions from power plants that burn coal and natural gas were roughly 20 percent lower than in 2019, a Council analysis shows.
Comments Question Assumptions About Power System Reliability In Draft Power Plan
- January 18, 2022
- John Harrison
The Council's power planning staff and Power Committee are working through the comments and checking assumptions in the draft plan.
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