Budget Savings
- May 17, 2018
- John Harrison
Council identifies savings to help BPA through difficult financial period.
Articles by John Harrison
Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment
- May 10, 2018
- John Harrison
Every five years the Council revises its Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program, beginning with a call for amendment recommendations.
Snowpack bodes well, for some
- May 09, 2018
- John Harrison
Snowpack is good for hydropower this year, but some areas are flooding
Habitat Potential
- May 01, 2018
- John Harrison
Analysis suggests adequate habitat for salmon and steelhead above Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams.
Treaty Talks
- April 27, 2018
- John Harrison
Negotiations are about to begin on revising the Columbia River Treaty between the United States and Canada.
Think Long Term With Sturgeon
- April 12, 2018
- John Harrison
Declining numbers of juvenile fish may not be a problem for a species that can live 80 years, experts say
Mixed Review
- March 28, 2018
- John Harrison
Scientists say the Council's Fish and Wildlife Program has 'many strengths' but also important weaknesses. The Council is getting ready to begin the next program revision.
Help for Lamprey
- March 15, 2018
- John Harrison
Three actions, funded with cost savings, aim to improve conditions for Pacific lamprey.
New Fish, Old Story
- March 15, 2018
- John Harrison
2018 salmon and steelhead returns to the Columbia River are forecast below average, again.
New Era, New Challenges
- March 15, 2018
- John Harrison
Bonneville Power Administration faces challenges to remain competitive, administrator says.
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