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Natural Gas Price Forecast: Abundant supplies, low cost for now

November 18, 2019
Carol Winkel

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In preparation for the Council's 2021 regional power plan, Senior Economic Analyst Steven Simmons presented analysis on the price forecast for natural gas, which is a strong indicator of electricity prices and resource developments, and is therefore a key input in the Council's modeling.

Council Begins Review of Resident Fish and Sturgeon Projects in the Fish and Wildlife Program

November 15, 2019
John Harrison

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The 47 projects account for about $35 million in annual spending. Project sponsors will be asked to revise their projects based on how well they have performed. The Independent Scientific Review Panel will review the proposals. The review is expected to conclude next summer.

Fish and Wildlife Program Cost Savings Help Pay For Fish Screen Repairs

November 15, 2019
John Harrison

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Submerged for nearly 30 years, an irrigation canal's fish screens needed major repairs. Cost savings from projects in the Council's program paid for the work.

Science Board, Citing Uncertainties, Says Salmon Reintroduction Above Grand Coulee 'Could Be Successful'

November 15, 2019
John Harrison

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Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams block salmon passage to the upper Columbia River. Reintroduction 'could be successful to some extent,' the Council's Independent Scientific Advisory Board said after reviewing a feasibility report by the Upper Columbia United Tribes. The ISAB found the report scientifically credible and urged an early analysis of potential reintroduction costs.

Learn About the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

November 13, 2019

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The Council's new online communication tool will make it easier for users to learn about the fish and wildlife program.

John Ollis Promoted to Manager of Planning and Analysis

October 25, 2019

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As the manager of planning and analysis, he will be responsible for setting the work priorities for the analysts working on power system modeling.

Not Your Grandfather's Utility

October 24, 2019
Carol Winkel

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Utilities are selling less electricity as efficiency improves, while still needing to pay for the fixed costs of the power system infrastructure. Debra Smith, general manager and CEO of Seattle City Light, provides insight on this challenge.

Washington's Orca Task Force Recommends Protections For A Declining Species

October 23, 2019
John Harrison

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The Southern Resident orca population in Puget Sound, part of an iconic species that is as much a symbol of the Pacific Northwest as salmon, is in trouble, and while their problems are simply stated, solutions will be difficult.

Washington And Partners Use Early-detection Monitoring To Locate And Control Invasive Aquatic Species

October 22, 2019
John Harrison

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Washington state is watching carefully for signs that invasive species like Northern Pike and zebra and quagga mussels don’t expand (pike) or take hold (mussels) in the state.

International Columbia River Conference Attracts Nearly 300 people from the United States and Canada

September 27, 2019
John Harrison

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The international event, co-sponsored by the Council and the Columbia Basin Trust, highlighted common issues in the U.S. and Canadian parts of the basin, including climate change impacts, invasive species, the future of energy, salmon reintroduction, the Columbia River Treaty, and river governance.

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