The Little Fish with an Outsized History
- April 12, 2021
- Carol Winkel
The 2021 harvest totals reflect a strong sport fishing showing, a one-day opportunity during the pandemic.
Category – Fish and wildlife
Corps of Engineers Report: Steller Sea Lions Are Taking A Big Bite Out Of Fish Runs At Bonneville Dam
- March 12, 2021
- John Harrison
The number of California sea lions is declining, but the number of Stellers remains high. Monitoring now occurs in all seasons except summer.
With Few Exceptions, Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Returns Continue Downward Trend
- March 12, 2021
- John Harrison
The prediction for 2021 from fisheries managers is for just over 1 million fish, but that total could increase substantially if the estimated 1.6 million coho in the ocean materialize in the Columbia.
NOAA Fisheries: Warming Ocean Should Focus Attention on Freshwater Actions To Improve Salmon Survival
- March 11, 2021
- John Harrison
For now, ocean water is cool, but it is expected to warm later this year, and the long-term outlook for cold-water fish is not good.
Comment on our Annual Report on BPA Fish and Wildlife Costs
- March 10, 2021
- John Harrison
Costs reported by he Bonneville Power Administration for Fiscal Year 2020 totaled $615 million.
Mussel Alert: Invasive Species Found In Popular Aquarium Product
- March 05, 2021
- John Harrison
Moss balls sold to clean aquarium water were found to contain invasive Zebra mussels, prompting action by Northwest state agencies.
Upper Columbia Tribes Gather Experts To Strategize About Accelerating The Attack On Northern Pike
- February 19, 2021
- John Harrison
The problem of invasive Northern Pike in the Columbia River Basin is one of those problems that is someone else’s until it becomes yours.
Report: Mid-Columbia Utilities are Meeting Salmon and Steelhead Mitigation Requirements for Dam Impacts
- February 12, 2021
- John Harrison
Three utilities report they are meeting or exceeding mitigation goals.
Project Improves Habitat and River Conditions for Fish in Upper Grande Ronde River
- February 12, 2021
- John Harrison
A project to restore floodplain habitat is paying off with improved flows, decreased bank erosion, improved water temperatures, and increased production of wild juvenile salmon.
New Website Explores the Role of Hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest
- February 01, 2021
- Carol Winkel
The Council, in partnership with the region’s fish and wildlife managers, is unveiling a new website about the region’s hatcheries, their historical beginnings, how science has informed their evolution, and the status of hatcheries throughout the Columbia River Basin.
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