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Outgoing Council Chair Henry Lorenzen Offers Some Final Thoughts

January 11, 2018
Carol Winkel

At the Council's January meeting, Chair Henry Lorenzen offered some final thoughts as his tenure closes. The following are his verbatim remarks for the record:

Mapping the Northwest’s Power Supply

January 11, 2018
Carol Winkel

What’s happening in energy development in the Northwest? Our online mapping tool gives you access to the latest information.

Idaho and Montana Members Will Lead Council in 2018

January 10, 2018
John Harrison

Idaho and Montana members will lead the Northwest Power and Conservation Council in 2018.

Studying Sturgeon

December 21, 2017
John Harrison

Hatcheries, genetics, and spawning success were among the discussion topics as sturgeon researchers met last month in Coeur d'Alene.

Economic Recovery Continues

December 18, 2017
Mark Walker

Thanks to ongoing energy efficiency improvements, Northwest economic output increases as power sales decline.

What's Old May Be New Again

December 13, 2017
John Harrison

Fishing with a trap may be an effective way to separate hatchery from wild fish. Illegal since 1934, might this old technology be made new again?

Pike Threat

December 13, 2017
John Harrison

Those working to suppress Northern Pike in Lake Roosevelt hope the effort is not too late to protect other species in the Columbia River, including salmon and steelhead downstream.

Sea Lions and Salmon

December 11, 2017
John Harrison

Sea lions continue to feast on Columbia River spring Chinook, this year killing 24 percent of an already depressed run, research suggests.

California Dreaming: Randy Hardy on how its energy goals will affect the Northwest

November 28, 2017
Carol Winkel

Former BPA Administrator Randy Hardy expects California's ambitious renewable goals to result in surplus solar power, low wholesale prices.

Cost Savings

November 09, 2017
John Harrison

Fish and wildlife project savings will be redirected, saving money and protecting ratepayers from higher costs.

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