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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Bibliography of the Columbia River Basin

    Bibliography of the Columbia River Basin Books | Articles | Government documents | Unpublished works Books Allard, D.C., Jr. 1978. Spencer Fullerton Baird and the U.S. Fish Commission . New York: Arno Press. Allen, John Elliot. 1979. The Magnificent...
  2. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Presentations on Assessment Approaches Used in the Columbia River Basin to Inform Habitat Projects

    Presentations on Assessment Approaches Used in the Columbia River Basin to Inform Habitat Projects Assessment Approaches Used in the Columbia River Basin to Inform Habitat Projects Friday February 16, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST Please join my meeting...
  3. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Predation in the Columbia River Basin

    Predation in the Columbia River Basin August 9, 2012 9am – 4:30pm Ambridge Event Center, Sellwood Room 1333 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland Agenda 9:00 - 9:05 am Welcome and Introductory Comments Phil Rockefeller 9:05 - 9:25 Background & Expectations for...
  4. MEETING
    Feb 16, 2018

    Presentations on Assessment Approaches Used in the Columbia River Basin to Inform Habitat Projects

    February 16, 2018 The meeting will take place via GoToMeeting Assessment Approaches Used in the Columbia River Basin to Inform Habitat Projects Friday February 16, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST Meeting Notes (notes posted 2/20/2018) View the recording of...
  5. MEETING
    Nov 15, 2017

    Columbia Basin White Sturgeon Workshop: Our Shared Legacy and Opportunities

    November 15 - 16, 2017 The Coeur d'Alene Resort 115 S. 2nd Coeur d'Alene, ID Products from this workshop: Measures Excel file Workshop Final Report Workshop Objectives & Desired Outcomes Bring together regional white sturgeon managers and experts to...
  6. REPORT
    Apr 01, 1999
    99-4

    Review of Artificial Production of Anadromous and Resident Fish in the Columbia River Basin

    Review of Artificial Production of Anadromous and Resident Fish in the Columbia River Basin Part I: A Scientific Basis for Columbia River Production Programs Note: This web page contains only the title page, transmittal letter, introduction and...
  7. REPORT
    Jun 10, 2019
    2019-7

    Economics of the Northern Pike Invasion in the Columbia River Basin

    Economics of the Northern Pike Invasion in the Columbia River Basin Executive Summary In a recent letter from the Northwest Power and Conservation Council (hereinafter the Council) to the Independent Science Advisory Board (ISAB), the Council posed two...
  8. REPORT
    Mar 17, 2009
    ISAB/ISRP 2009-1

    Tagging Report: A comprehensive review of Columbia River Basin fish tagging technologies and programs

    Tagging Report: A comprehensive review of Columbia River Basin fish tagging technologies and programs In response to the Council's request, this is the ISRP and ISAB's comprehensive review of Columbia River Basin fish tagging technologies and programs....
  9. REPORT
    Aug 12, 2004
    ISRP/ISAB 2004-13

    Scientific Review of Subbasin Plans for the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

    Scientific Review of Subbasin Plans for the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program A group of 26 members from the combined Independent Scientific Advisory Board, Independent Scientific Review Panel, and its Scientific Peer Review Groups reviewed...
  10. REPORT
    Feb 29, 2012
    ISRP 2012-3

    ISRP Review of the Ocean Synthesis Report: The Marine Ecology of Juvenile Columbia River Basin Salmonids: A Synthesis of Research 1998-2011

    ISRP Review of the Ocean Synthesis Report: The Marine Ecology of Juvenile Columbia River Basin Salmonids: A Synthesis of Research 1998-2011 In response to the Council’s January 19, 2012 review request letter, the ISRP reviewed the report, The Marine...
  11. REPORT
    Feb 10, 2022
    ISRP 2022-01

    ISRP Final Report: Review of Anadromous Fish Habitat and Hatchery Projects

    ISRP Final Report: Review of Anadromous Fish Habitat and Hatchery Projects This report provides the ISRP's final comments and recommendations on 122 proposals submitted for the Anadromous Fish Habitat and Hatchery Review to implement the Columbia River...
  12. REPORT
    Oct 04, 2023
    ISRP 2023-4

    ISRP 2023 Follow-up Review of Project #1990-077-00, Development of Systemwide Predator Control (Northern Pikeminnow Management Program)

    ISRP 2023 Follow-up Review of Project #1990-077-00, Development of Systemwide Predator Control (Northern Pikeminnow Management Program) On September 5, 2023, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council asked the ISRP to review a cover letter and response...
  13. REPORT
    Sep 17, 2024
    ISAB 2024-2

    ISAB 2024 Review of the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

    ISAB 2024 Review of the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program The Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) has a basic responsibility to evaluate the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Program) of the Northwest Power and...
  14. REPORT
    Feb 25, 2015
    ISAB 2015-1

    Density Dependence and its Implications for Fish Management and Restoration in the Columbia River Basin (and July 2016 addendum)

    Density Dependence and its Implications for Fish Management and Restoration in the Columbia River Basin (and July 2016 addendum) July 2016 update: * CRITFC concerns and request for response (July 2015) * CRITFC letter regarding review and...
  15. REPORT
    Jan 07, 2011
    ISAB 2011-1

    Columbia River Basin Food Webs

    Columbia River Basin Food Webs * Read full report > * Nov 2012 National Academy of Sciences Journal article * Jan 2011 presentation to Council * Executive Summary * Appendix C.6. Food Demands, Bioenergetics and Fish Growth *...
  16. REPORT
    Jun 08, 2007
    ISAB 2007-3

    Human Population Impacts on Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife

    Human Population Impacts on Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Also see this GoogleEarth file for more in-depth data. Don't have GoogleEarth? Get it free. Introduction The impact of human settlement in the Columbia River Basin is rarely...
  17. REPORT
    Aug 22, 2001
    ISAB 2001-7

    Review of Salmon Recovery Strategies for the Columbia River Basin

    Review of Salmon Recovery Strategies for the Columbia River Basin Four documents containing strategies for recovering salmon in the Columbia River Basin have been issued recently: the Four Northwest States Governors’ Plan, the Council’s 2000 Fish and...
  18. REPORT
    Jul 18, 2006
    ISAB 2006-5

    ISAB review of Council proposal for a Columbia River Basin Data Center

    ISAB review of Council proposal for a Columbia River Basin Data Center As requested by the Council in May 2006, this is the ISAB's review of the Council's proposal for a data management center. In sum, the ISAB finds the Council proposal and Northwest...
  19. REPORT
    May 11, 2007
    ISAB 2007-2

    Climate Change Impacts on Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife

    Climate Change Impacts on Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Warming of the global climate is unequivocal. Evidence includes increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global mean sea level....
  20. REPORT
    Jul 15, 2008
    ISAB 2008-4

    Non-native Species Impacts on Native Salmonids in the Columbia River Basin (Including Recommendations for Evaluating the Use of Non-Native Fish Species in Resident Fish Substitution Projects)

    Non-native Species Impacts on Native Salmonids in the Columbia River Basin (Including Recommendations for Evaluating the Use of Non-Native Fish Species in Resident Fish Substitution Projects) see presentation from August Council meeting (650k PDF) In...
  21. REPORT
    Dec 22, 2009
    ISAB 2009-3

    Comments on the draft Tribal Pacific Lamprey Restoration Plan for the Columbia River Basin

    Comments on the draft Tribal Pacific Lamprey Restoration Plan for the Columbia River Basin This is the ISAB's review of the draft Tribal Pacific Lamprey Restoration Plan for the Columbia River Basin. On November 9, 2009, CRITFC asked for the ISAB’s...
  22. REPORT
    Apr 01, 1997
    ISAB 97-5

    Review of the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Impacts of Artificial Salmon and Steelhead Production Strategies in the Columbia River Basin

    Review of the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Impacts of Artificial Salmon and Steelhead Production Strategies in the Columbia River Basin Origin and Objectives of the DPEIS The draft programmatic environmental impact statement (DPEIS),...
  23. REPORT
    Aug 31, 1998
    ISAB 98-6

    Review of “Development of a Regional Framework for Fish and Wildlife Restoration in the Columbia River Basin”

    Review of “Development of a Regional Framework for Fish and Wildlife Restoration in the Columbia River Basin” In 1993 the Independent Scientific Group (ISG) concluded that a major shortcoming of the Northwest Power Planning Council's Fish and Wildlife...
  24. REPORT
    Feb 01, 1999
    ISAB 99-3

    Work-In-Progress Report: Looking for Common Ground: Comparison of Recent Reports Pertaining to Salmon Recovery in the Columbia River Basin

    Work-In-Progress Report: Looking for Common Ground: Comparison of Recent Reports Pertaining to Salmon Recovery in the Columbia River Basin Within the last several years a number of important documents related to salmon recovery in the Columbia River Basin...
  25. REPORT
    Jan 01, 2004
    IEAB 2004-1

    Juvenile Passage Cost Effectiveness Analysis for the Columbia River Basin: Description and Preliminary Analysis

    Juvenile Passage Cost Effectiveness Analysis for the Columbia River Basin: Description and Preliminary Analysis Bypass spill for juvenile anadromous fish out-migration and passage improvements to assist juvenile migrants together cost ratepayers hundreds...
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