They're back, and they're hungry
- March 23, 2016
- John Harrison
Sea lions are back at Bonneville Dam to begin their annual spring salmon feast. Non-lethal hazing is under way.
News
Power Division Director Tom Eckman Announces Plans to Retire in July
- March 15, 2016
- Carol Winkel
Eckman joined the Council in 1982 and as manager of conservation resources has been at the forefront of energy efficiency development and integrated resource planning in the Northwest.
Northwest Is Producing More With Less Electricity
- March 11, 2016
- Carol Winkel
In a recent analysis of regional economic trends, Council economist Massoud Jourabchi described the Northwest economy as becoming increasingly more productive while using less electricity.
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).
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