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Sea Lions Feast on Salmon and Steelhead at Bonneville Dam

May 19, 2016
John Harrison

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Fish kills peak in the first week of May, then decline. More than 50 of the most aggressive hunters have been permanently removed.

Solar Power Grows in the Pacific Northwest

May 12, 2016
Gillian Charles

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The cost of solar has decreased dramatically, helping to spur its growth in the Northwest as several utility-scale solar PV projects in Southern Idaho and Southeastern Oregon are about to come online.

Cold-Water Hangouts in a Hot River

May 11, 2016
John Harrison

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Water scientists are searching the Columbia River Basin for the cold-water places where salmon can rest when the water temperature goes lethal.

Hatcheries and Wild Salmon: Results From Nearly 30 Years of Study

May 10, 2016
John Harrison

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Researchers in Idaho find hatcheries can help stabilize a declining salmon population, but not permanently.

Chinook run increases, and so do sea lions

May 03, 2016
John Harrison

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that so far this year sea lions are killing more spring salmon than the 10-year average.

Northwest Efficiency Exchange 2016 in Coeur d'Alene

April 28, 2016
Carol Winkel

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The future looks bright for energy efficiency with innovations in lighting, HVAC, and controls

In the (Efficient) Spotlight

April 25, 2016
John Harrison

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Council's Seventh Power Plan features in annual energy efficiency conference.

We’re Kicking Off a Photo Contest on Instagram!

April 20, 2016
Carol Winkel

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Share your photos of sights around the Columbia Basin, follow us and tag your Instagram photos with #nwcouncil to tell the story of where we live and why we love it.

Taking Stock of the Solar Power Boom

April 19, 2016
Gillian Charles

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Solar power has taken off in the U.S. thanks to improving technology, which has lowered the costs of photovoltaic installations for utilities and homeowners.

Hot River, Dead Salmon, Lessons Learned

April 15, 2016
John Harrison

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The summer of 2015 turned brutally hot for salmon in the Columbia River. Dam and fish managers report on how last year's experience will help them prepare for future temperature emergencies.

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