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Comment on Annual Report to Congress by Dec 14

September 13, 2018

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The Council's Draft State of the Columbia River Basin (Annual Report to Congress for FY 2018) is available for public comment through December 14.

Flood Control, Ecosystem Flows Top Concerns At Columbia River Treaty Meeting

September 07, 2018
John Harrison

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The remote potential but real concern for flooding low-lying areas around Portland if the Columbia River Treaty is not revised was cited frequently by speakers at a town hall-style meeting on the future of the 54-year old treaty this month in Portland.

Council Hosts Annual Tour of Power, Fish, and Water Facilities for Congressional Staff

August 27, 2018

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In August the Council hosted 17 staff members of the Northwest congressional delegation on a tour fish, wildlife, and energy projects.

Council Approves Next Phase of Lamprey Research

August 24, 2018
John Harrison

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The next phase of a project to attempt to restore Pacific Lamprey to Columbia River tributaries, where preliminary work appears to be successful, was approved this month by the Council.

Renewable Energy Gets Its Second Wind

August 22, 2018
Carol Winkel

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Wind and solar generation development is on the rise, thanks to declining costs

Region Exceeds Two-Year Benchmark for Energy Efficiency

August 15, 2018
Jennifer Light

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In 2016 and 2017, the region achieved 404 average megawatts of electric energy efficiency savings, exceeding the first two-year efficiency target in the Council’s Seventh Northwest Power Plan (2016).

Region exceeds Council's two-year benchmark for energy efficiency

August 15, 2018

In 2016 and 2017, the region achieved 404 average megawatts of electric energy efficiency savings, exceeding the first two-year efficiency target in the Council’s Seventh Northwest Power Plan (2016).

Council reports on 2017 Bonneville Power Administration Fish and Wildlife Costs

August 06, 2018
John Harrison

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For Fiscal Year 2017, the Bonneville Power Administration reported fish and wildlife costs totaling $450 million.

Risch/Cantwell Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Salmon, Bolster Existing Laws to Manage Sea Lion Populations Passes Key Senate Committee

August 01, 2018
Carol Winkel

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Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act would help restore endangered and threatened salmon and steelhead populations through science-based management of sea lions

Montana Steps Up Fight Against Invasive Mussels

July 16, 2018
John Harrison

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Montana is on the front line in the war against two species of invasive freshwater mussels, zebras and quaggas, which can cause enormous damage to underwater equipment with blankets of hard, calciferous shells.

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