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.
Category – Fish and wildlife
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.
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.
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.
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