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Analysis Will Help Target Efforts To Reduce Predation

December 13, 2018
John Harrison

Fisheries scientists at the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission are developing a model to help better target efforts to control predation on fish in the Columbia and Snake rivers.

Climate Change Challenge In The Columbia River Basin: Managing Water For Hydropower and Fish Migration

November 20, 2018

If the effects of global climate change play out as expected in the Pacific Northwest, the changing water supply will challenge dam operators to provide reliable hydropower while protecting fish.

“World Class” Research is Answering Questions About Fish Habitat, Hatcheries, and Genetics

October 29, 2018
John Harrison

Science panel chair says research sponsored through the Council’s Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program not only is producing interesting and useful results, but is some of the best of its kind in the world

'Habitat Superheroes' To The Rescue

October 12, 2018
John Harrison

Beavers provide a low-cost, low-tech method to restore habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species.

Invitation to Submit Nominations to Serve on Independent Science Panels

October 05, 2018

The Northwest Power and Conservation Council, the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and NOAA Fisheries invite nominations by November 9, 2018 to establish a pool of candidates who are qualified and interested in potential appointment to the Independent Scientific Advisory Board and/or the Independent Scientific Review Panel.

Council Hosts Annual Tour of Power, Fish, and Water Facilities for Congressional Staff

August 27, 2018

In August the Council hosted 17 staff members of the Northwest congressional delegation on a tour fish, wildlife, and energy projects.

Council reports on 2017 Bonneville Power Administration Fish and Wildlife Costs

August 06, 2018
John Harrison

For Fiscal Year 2017, the Bonneville Power Administration reported fish and wildlife costs totaling $450 million.

Montana Steps Up Fight Against Invasive Mussels

July 16, 2018
John Harrison

Montana is on the front line in the war against two species of invasive freshwater mussels, zebras and quaggas, which can cause enormous damage to underwater equipment with blankets of hard, calciferous shells.

BPA Identifies First Potential Cuts in Budget for Council's Fish and Wildlife Program

July 16, 2018
John Harrison

The Bonneville Power Administration is identifying potential cuts in the budget of the Council’s Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program, including so far to water acquisitions and a net-pen salmon production program.

Idaho Sockeye Survival Improves With Change In Water Chemistry

June 18, 2018
John Harrison

Fish mortalities were the delayed effect of shock-to-the-system exposure to vastly different water chemistry, Idaho Fish and Game reports.

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