Draft 2021 Columbia River F&W Program Costs Report
- March 21, 2022
- Carol Winkel
On March 15, the Council approved this draft report for public comment through April 15.
Category – Fish and wildlife
Ocean and Plume Forum Examines Freshwater Conditions on Fish Survival in the Ocean
- February 25, 2022
- Deston Nokes
Insightful presentations followed by robust discussions characterized the Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum, held virtually this past January 19.
Independent Scientists Highlight Exemplary Fish and Wildlife Projects in the Basin
- February 24, 2022
- Deston Nokes
Good things are happening to help anadromous fish in the Columbia River Basin, according to a recent report by the Independent Scientific Review Panel.
Will Shad Become the Northwest’s Premier Fish?
- November 28, 2021
- Carol Winkel
Could American shad, a large member of the herring family, eventually displace salmon as the region’s foremost fish?
As Summers Heat Up, a Plan to Provide Cold-Water Refuges for Fish in the Columbia and Lower Snake Rivers is Ready to Be Implemented
- October 20, 2021
- Carol Winkel
Summers in the Northwest have been getting hotter over time; combined with dam impoundments, this is bad news for migrating salmon and steelhead.
Pacific Lamprey
- September 23, 2021
- Carol Winkel
Pacific Lamprey, prized by Northwest tribes along with salmon, are considered an important species in the Council’s Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program, which calls for action to improve lamprey migration success, survival, and growth.
Soil and Water Conservation Districts Play a Vital Role
- August 16, 2021
- Carol Winkel
Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout the basin play a critical role in gaining the support of private landowners to implement habitat projects on their properties.
Cost Saving Funds Will Benefit Program Hatcheries, Fish Screen Projects
- August 16, 2021
- Carol Winkel
Hatcheries and fish screen projects will be receiving $450,000 from the cost savings placeholder.
Anadromous Fish Habitat and Hatchery Project Review Completes Category Review Cycle
- August 16, 2021
- Carol Winkel
Projects in this category review include hatchery operation and maintenance, fish screen operation and maintenance, habitat restoration, and monitoring and evaluation.
Extreme Heat Prompts Emergency Measures to Aid Fish
- July 19, 2021
- Carol Winkel
Record-breaking temperatures scorched the Pacific Northwest in June as a heat dome settled over the region. While heat domes aren’t unusual, the magnitude and intensity of this one caused temperatures to spike well into the triple digits from Vancouver, Canada to Portland.
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