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Improving Irrigation System Efficiency and Its Impact on the Power System

March 16, 2018
Carol Winkel

At its March meeting, the Council approved the release of its white paper on the value of improving irrigation system efficiency to the power system.

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.

Chinook Challenge

February 15, 2018
John Harrison

Report: Dams, altered habitat, the influence of some hatcheries -- all are affecting upper Columbia spring Chinook, which will not be recovered by supplementation alone.

Wildlife Help

February 14, 2018
John Harrison

Idaho, Bonneville Power Administration agree to settlement of wildlife impacts of Albeni Falls Dam.

Northwest Governors send letter on sea lion predation

January 29, 2018
John Harrison

The governors of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington sent a letter to the House members of the Northwest Congressional delegation supporting federal legislation that would better control predation by sea lions on Columbia River salmon and steelhead.

Studying Sturgeon

December 21, 2017
John Harrison

Hatcheries, genetics, and spawning success were among the discussion topics as sturgeon researchers met last month in Coeur d'Alene.

What's Old May Be New Again

December 13, 2017
John Harrison

Fishing with a trap may be an effective way to separate hatchery from wild fish. Illegal since 1934, might this old technology be made new again?

Pike Threat

December 13, 2017
John Harrison

Those working to suppress Northern Pike in Lake Roosevelt hope the effort is not too late to protect other species in the Columbia River, including salmon and steelhead downstream.

Sea Lions and Salmon

December 11, 2017
John Harrison

Sea lions continue to feast on Columbia River spring Chinook, this year killing 24 percent of an already depressed run, research suggests.

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