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Video interviews with founding directors: Oral histories of the Council

March 04, 2022
Carol Winkel

Explore the history of the Council in interviews with Ed Sheets, founding Director of the Council; and Rick Applegate, early Fish and Wildlife Division Director

Ocean and Plume Forum Examines Freshwater Conditions on Fish Survival in the Ocean

February 25, 2022
Deston Nokes

Insightful presentations followed by robust discussions characterized the Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum, held virtually this past January 19.

Council Plans In-person March Meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

February 24, 2022
Carol Winkel

After conducting its meetings remotely during the pandemic for many months, the Council will be holding its first in-person meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Independent Scientists Highlight Exemplary Fish and Wildlife Projects in the Basin

February 24, 2022
Deston Nokes

Good things are happening to help anadromous fish in the Columbia River Basin, according to a recent report by the Independent Scientific Review Panel.

Council Discusses Undertaking a Lower Snake Dams Analysis

February 24, 2022
Carol Winkel

At its February meeting, Council members discussed scoping a workplan for a proposed lower Snake River dams analysis.

Council Adopts 2021 Northwest Power Plan; Highlights Renewables, Energy Efficiency in a Changing Power System

February 17, 2022
Chad Madron

At its February meeting, the Council adopted its 2021 Northwest Power Plan to ensure a reliable and economic power supply for the region.

Comment on ISRP Review of Anadromous Fish Habitat and Hatchery Projects

February 11, 2022

The Council invites your review and comment on the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s Final Report: Review of Anadromous Fish Habitat and Hatchery Project. Comment by March 10, 2022.

2020 Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Northwest Power Plants Were Lowest In Decades

January 18, 2022
John Harrison

In 2020, carbon dioxide emissions from power plants that burn coal and natural gas were roughly 20 percent lower than in 2019, a Council analysis shows.

Comments Question Assumptions About Power System Reliability In Draft Power Plan

January 18, 2022
John Harrison

The Council's power planning staff and Power Committee are working through the comments and checking assumptions in the draft plan.

Washington and Montana Members Will Lead Council In 2022

January 14, 2022
John Harrison

At its annual election of officers for the year, the Council chose Guy Norman, Washington, chair and Doug Grob, Montana, vice chair.

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