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From Ranch to Fish

September 14, 2017
John Harrison

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A 369-acre ranch in the mountains of central Idaho that provides prime spawning and rearing habitat for steelhead, Chinook salmon, and bull trout is being purchased using electricity ratepayer money.

The Electric Utility Industry in a Changing World

August 23, 2017
Carol Winkel

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The electric utility industry, a historically stable business, is in transition. On many fronts the sector is grappling with what it means to be an energy provider in the 21st century and how to reform an old business model.

Innovations in Irrigation Efficiency

August 22, 2017
Carol Winkel

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Technological advances could help us lead in meeting the global demand for affordable food

Budget Uncertainty

August 18, 2017
John Harrison

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Inexpensive surplus renewable power from California may have a chilling effect on the Bonneville Power Administration's fish and wildlife budget if its own surplus power sales decline.

Toxic Habitat

August 18, 2017
John Harrison

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Toxic contaminants pollute water and fish habitat, but research is showing not only where the pollution is and what chemicals cause it, but also how to control it--often inexpensively

Low Fish Returns? Blame the Blob

August 17, 2017
John Harrison

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Northwest fishery managers point to recent warm ocean conditions as the possible cause of this year's disappointing steelhead and sockeye runs in the Columbia River

Deep Decarbonization

August 17, 2017
John Harrison

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Northwest Natural, citing its 'climate imperative,' plans to reduce carbon emissions and boost energy efficiency

Northwest Will Need to Add Generating Capacity by 2021 to Maintain an Adequate Power Supply

July 17, 2017
Carol Winkel

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The Council projects that the region will need to add about 400 megawatts of effective capacity in order to maintain an adequate power supply

Race to Stop Spread of Invasive Northern Pike in Lake Roosevelt

July 14, 2017
John Harrison

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Research shows pike have invaded the Colville and Kettle rivers, but not tributaries farther downstream. So far.

Reconnecting a River

July 13, 2017
John Harrison

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Steigerwald Lake floodplain reconnection will improve habitat for migrating juvenile salmon and steelhead.

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