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Fish and Wildlife

The Council works to protect and enhance fish and wildlife in the Columbia River Basin. Its Fish & Wildlife Program guides project funding by the Bonneville Power Administration.

Fish and Wildlife Overview

The Fish and Wildlife Program
2020 Addendum 2014/2020 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program Subbasin Plans Project Reviews and Recommendations

Independent Review Groups

  • Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB)
  • Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB)
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Forums and Workgroups

  • Asset Management Subcommittee
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  • Regional Coordination
  • Science and Policy Exchange
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  • Informal Hatchery Workgroup
  • Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup

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  • Adaptive Management
  • Anadromous Fish Mitigation
  • Blocked Areas
  • High-level Indicators
  • Invasive and Non-Native Species
  • Lamprey
  • Predation: Sea lions, pike, birds
  • Protected Areas
  • Research Plan
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Energy

The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to ensure the region’s power supply and acquire cost-effective energy efficiency.

Energy Overview

The Northwest Power Plan

The 2021 Northwest Power Plan 2021 Plan Supporting Materials Planning Process and Past Power Plans

Technical Tools and Models

  • Regional Portfolio Model
  • Generation Evaluation System Model (GENESYS)

Energy Advisory Committees

  • Regional Technical Forum
  • Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
  • Demand Forecast Advisory Committee
  • Demand Response Advisory Committee
  • Generating Resources Advisory Committee
  • Fuels Advisory Committee
  • Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee
  • System Analysis Advisory Committee
  • RTF Policy Advisory Committee
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Energy Topics

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Demand Response
  • Power Supply
  • Resource Adequacy
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  • Hydropower
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COLUMBIA RIVER HISTORY PROJECT

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  1. REPORT
    Apr 01, 2003
    2003-11

    2003 Mainstem Amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

    Read the publication in parts: * Main report for screen or print (9.2mb PDF) * Appendix A — Analysis of the adequacy, efficiency, economy and reliability of the power system * Appendix B — Findings on the Recommendations for Mainstem Plan...
  2. REPORT
    Sep 02, 2008
    2008-11

    Draft Amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

    Solicitation letter (comment period ended Dec 1, 2008, see those comments): The Council invites your review and comment on its draft amendments to its Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program. The Council initiated the amendment process in...
  3. REPORT
    Mar 20, 2014
    IEAB 2014-1

    IEAB recommendations related to amendments for the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB) provides economic advice and analysis on issues related to the Council’s Fish and Wildlife Program. In this task, the IEAB provides an economic perspective on the future of the Fish and Wildlife Program (the...
  4. REPORT
    Sep 01, 2005
    2005-13

    Subbasin Plan Amendments: Findings and Responses to Comments

    On August 12, 2002, pursuant to Section 4(h) of the Northwest Power Act, the Council requested in writing that state and federal fish and wildlife agencies, Indian tribes and others submit recommendations for amendments to the Council's Columbia River...
  5. MEETING
    May 22, 2019

    Fish and Wildlife Committee Meeting

    GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 164673 The Fish and Wildlife Committee will have a work session on May 22nd to continue the discussion of the Fish and Wildlife Program Amendments. Agenda to be determined at a later date.
  6. MEETING
    May 29, 2019

    Fish and Wildlife Committee Meeting

    GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 164673 The Fish and Wildlife Committee will have a work session on May 29th to continue the discussion of draft amendments to the Council's Fish and Wildlife Program.
  7. MEETING
    Jun 24, 2019

    Council Work Session for Fish and Wildlife Program Amendments

    GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 390467 The Council will have a work session on June 24th to continue the discussion of draft amendments to the Council's Fish and Wildlife Program.
  8. MEETING
    Feb 12, 2020

    Sturgeon Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop

    Sturgeon Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Draft Agenda (Times will be adjusted by group as needed) 1:00 – 1:30pm Welcome and...
  9. WEBPAGE

    Amendment Process (Part 1)

    Amendment Process (Part 1) Background Overview presentation from January 2020 goals and objectives workshop History of 5 million fish goal Part I with public review comments embedded See more about the 2020 Addendum This page relates to the collaborative...
  10. WEBPAGE

    Fish Passage Center Oversight Board program amendment considerations

    Fish Passage Center Oversight Board program amendment considerations At the Board's January meeting, Bruce Measure, the Chair of the Fish Passage Center (FPC) Oversight Board, explained that the Council’s Fish and Wildlife Program is now open for...
  11. WEBPAGE

    Comments on Draft Program Amendments, document 2008-11

    Comments on Draft Program Amendments, document 2008-11
  12. WEBPAGE

    Comments on Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment Recommendations

    Comments on Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment Recommendations These comments were received through November 20, 2013 on recommendations submitted through September. Use the filter box to narrow to commenter or submitter name/agency.
  13. WEBPAGE

    Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment Recommendations

    Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment Recommendations These recommendations were received through September 17, 2013, with comments received on them through November 20. Agencies/organizations are listed first, then individuals. Search by name or...
  14. WEBPAGE

    F&W Program Amendment Recommendation

    F&W Program Amendment Recommendation
  15. WEBPAGE

    2013-14 Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment Process

    2013-14 Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment Process Related IEAB recommendations Draft staff summaries Schedule See recommendations and comments The Council closed the formal comment period on the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program...
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