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Two-Year Revision Of Fish And Wildlife Program Nears End

August 17, 2020
John Harrison

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The revision was approved in two parts, the first in January of this year and the other this month.One step remains: approval of the 'findings' about how the Council dealt with recommendations.

Scientists Review Resident Fish and Sturgeon Projects Across the Columbia River Basin

August 17, 2020
John Harrison

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Independent Scientific Review Panel finds most projects meet criteria to be implemented through the Northwest Power Act.

Research is Finding Answers to Improving Lamprey Passage Success at Dams

August 17, 2020
John Harrison

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Lamprey swim differently than salmon. Fish ladders built for salmon present a difficult obstacle, but thanks to modifications passage success is improving.

Longtime Executive Director Steve Crow Retires from the Northwest Power and Conservation Council

August 14, 2020

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Steve Crow retires this month after 25 years as executive director of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council

Canadian Columbia Basin Glaciers are Shrinking

August 04, 2020
John Harrison

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Five years of research shows the warming climate is causing glaciers to retreat. There are implications for the Columbia River water supply.

NW Natural's Plan for a Carbon Neutral System by 2050

July 17, 2020
Carol Winkel

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Oregon's legislation opens the door for NW Natural to acquire renewable natural gas for its customers.

Hanford Reach Flow Protections Help Keep Fall Chinook Healthy, Productive

July 17, 2020
John Harrison

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Adjusting upriver dam operations has stabilized Columbia River flows and boosted wild fish production in the last free-flowing stretch of the river in the United States.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director: 'COVID Turned Our World Upside Down'

July 17, 2020
John Harrison

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As if Kelly Susewind’s plate wasn't full enough already with fish, wildlife, and budget issues, the pandemic burst onto the scene like an overbearing, uninvited dinner guest.

Aging Snake River Compensation Plan Hatchery Facilities Need Repairs, Fish Managers Say

July 17, 2020
John Harrison

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With many of its 26 facilities nearing 40 years old, managers of the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan hatcheries have identified a total of $131 million in needed repairs and upgrades.

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