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Forecast: Chinook Again Will Boost Salmon Numbers

March 09, 2016
John Harrison

In a word, the outlook for Columbia River salmon in 2016 is good. Not great as in some recent years, but good as in average or better for most species. Again this year, Chinook salmon will make up the bulk of the run.

Council OKs Salmon Habitat Proposal Above Grand Coulee

March 09, 2016
John Harrison

In a step toward assessing the potential for habitat to support salmon and steelhead above Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams, the Council voted to support a research proposal by the Spokane Tribe of Indians.

High School Students Debate Salmon Reintroduction

March 09, 2016
John Harrison

The Reardan, Washington, High School Agricultural Issues team debated reintroduction of salmon above Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams before the Council on March 8.

Warm ocean, small salmon: Why?

March 07, 2016
John Harrison

Scientists who study the northern Pacific Ocean are finding some disturbing, if not alarming trends: the ocean has been warming for several years; salmon sampled in 2015 from Alaska to California were smaller than normal; warmer water affects the types

Snow and rain forecast: Good news and not so good

March 01, 2016
John Harrison

There is potentially good news and potentially bad news for salmon, steelhead, and the water supply in the Columbia River Basin as spring approaches.

Record Snake River Fall Chinook Egg Nests, Again

February 29, 2016
John Harrison

In 2015, for the third year in a row, the number of Snake River fall Chinook salmon redds set a record, CRITFC reported this month

Northwest on path to lead nation in maximizing energy efficiency as priority energy resource

February 10, 2016
John Harrison

Today the Northwest Power and Conservation Council members appointed by the Governors of the four Northwest states unanimously approved the Council’s Seventh Power Plan after conducting a 60-day public comment period (see blog post, 7th Plan page, and audio transcript).

Northwest on Path to Clean, Low-cost Energy Future

February 09, 2016
Carol Winkel

Northwest Power Plan Supports Growth While Preserving Natural Resources

February 02, 2016
Carol Winkel

Council members approved its Seventh Power Plan at its February meeting, concluding a 60-day comment period.

Oregon, Idaho members will lead Council in 2016

January 19, 2016
John Harrison

Oregon and Idaho Council members elected to lead the four-state energy and fish and wildlife planning agency in 2016.

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