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Electricity Price Forecast Trends: Lots of Renewables as Clean Energy Policies Drive Resource Development

August 25, 2020
Carol Winkel

At the Council’s August power committee meeting, John Ollis presented the preliminary findings of the Council’s wholesale electricity price forecast. The forecast is used in developing the Council’s resource strategy for its regional power plan.

Idaho Congressional Staff Tours Sawtooth Hatchery and Redfish Lake

August 24, 2020
John Harrison

Every year since 2008, the Council has hosted staff members of the Northwest Congressional delegation and key House and Senate committees dealing with natural resources and energy on informational tours. The 2020 tour was different.

Council Supports Stricter Management of Birds that Prey on Juvenile Fish

August 21, 2020
John Harrison

Fish-eating birds are taking a toll on juvenile salmon and steelhead in the Columbia and Snake Rivers, driving one species from the Upper Columbia to near extinction.

Two-Year Revision Of Fish And Wildlife Program Nears End

August 17, 2020
John Harrison

The revision was approved in two parts, the first in January of this year and the other this month.One step remains: approval of the 'findings' about how the Council dealt with recommendations.

Scientists Review Resident Fish and Sturgeon Projects Across the Columbia River Basin

August 17, 2020
John Harrison

Independent Scientific Review Panel finds most projects meet criteria to be implemented through the Northwest Power Act.

Research is Finding Answers to Improving Lamprey Passage Success at Dams

August 17, 2020
John Harrison

Lamprey swim differently than salmon. Fish ladders built for salmon present a difficult obstacle, but thanks to modifications passage success is improving.

Longtime Executive Director Steve Crow Retires from the Northwest Power and Conservation Council

August 14, 2020

Steve Crow retires this month after 25 years as executive director of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council

Canadian Columbia Basin Glaciers are Shrinking

August 04, 2020
John Harrison

Five years of research shows the warming climate is causing glaciers to retreat. There are implications for the Columbia River water supply.

NW Natural's Plan for a Carbon Neutral System by 2050

July 17, 2020
Carol Winkel

Oregon's legislation opens the door for NW Natural to acquire renewable natural gas for its customers.

Hanford Reach Flow Protections Help Keep Fall Chinook Healthy, Productive

July 17, 2020
John Harrison

Adjusting upriver dam operations has stabilized Columbia River flows and boosted wild fish production in the last free-flowing stretch of the river in the United States.

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