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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Fish and wildlife planning

    Fish and wildlife planning In the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934 ( external link , amended in 1946 and 1958), which required the federal government to take fish and wildlife into consideration in the planning of federal water development...
  2. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    839b(h). Fish and wildlife

    839b(h). Fish and wildlife (Also see this in Council-section numbering [§1 to 12]) 839b(h)(1)(A). The Council shall promptly develop and adopt, pursuant to this subsection, a program to protect, mitigate, and enhance fish and wildlife, including related...
  3. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Comment on the Fish and Wildlife Draft Cost Savings Methodology

    Comment on the Fish and Wildlife Draft Cost Savings Methodology The Fish and Wildlife Committee is seeking comment on the Fish and Wildlife Draft Methodology to Identify and Review Projects for Cost Savings ( Cost Savings Methodology ) and spreadsheet ....
  4. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Fish and Wildlife Issues

    Fish and Wildlife Issues Blocked areas : Explore a map and photos of areas in the Columbia River Basin where the Council’s program calls for mitigation for dams blocking passage of anadromous fish. Predation : Salmon and steelhead face threats from...
  5. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    F&W Forums and Workgroups

    F&W Forums and Workgroups
  6. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Fish and Wildlife Glossary and Acronyms

    Fish and Wildlife Glossary and Acronyms (Draft version October 18, 2007) Jump to: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Acronyms A A-run steelhead Summer steelhead crossing Bonneville Dam before August 26. Acclimation pond Concrete or earthen...
  7. MEETING
    May 23, 2023

    Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting

    Regional Coordination Meeting (Virtual Meeting) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/985674221 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 985-674-221 United States (Toll...
  8. MEETING
    Sep 21, 2023

    Regional Coordination Forum

  9. MEETING
    Sep 21, 2023

    Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting - Governors Report and Future Reporting

    Agenda will be posted at a later date
  10. MEETING
    Sep 21, 2023

    Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting - Governors Report and Future Reporting

    This meeting will be a disscussion on the Governor's Report and future reporting. This is a Virtual Meeting 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (PST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/150803493 You can also dial in using...
  11. MEETING
    Jan 08, 2024

    Informal Hatchery Workgroup Meeting

    Informal Hatchery Workgroup 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (PST) Join Zoom Meeting : https://nwcouncil.zoom.us/j/88263772680?pwd=RUI0aFVpMzVwa1ZlbUtBVFlwTTE1QT09 Meeting ID : 882 6377 2680 Passcode: 545914 Dial in by Phone: 888 788 0099 US Toll-free Agenda and Meeting...
  12. MEETING
    Jul 11, 2024

    Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting

    Agenda 9 am PDT Welcome and Introductions 9:15 am – 3 p.m. Topics to discuss below (break as needed) Meeting PowerPoint 9:15 am Program Performance 10:15 am Program Amendment 11:15 am Extra time for continued discussion Noon Lunch break 1 pm Project...
  13. REPORT
    Oct 04, 1997
    97-2

    An Integrated Framework for Fish and Wildlife Management in the Columbia River Basin

    An Integrated Framework for Fish and Wildlife Management in the Columbia River Basin The decline of salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin is a central concern to natural resource management in the Pacific Northwest. The region’s efforts to...
  14. 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...
  15. 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....
  16. 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...
  17. REPORT
    Jul 01, 1997
    IEAB 1997-2

    Lessons from Existing Studies of the Economics of Fish and Wildlife Recovery Measures in the Northwest

    Lessons from Existing Studies of the Economics of Fish and Wildlife Recovery Measures in the Northwest The Northwest Power Planning Council requested that the Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB) provide a summary and review of six existing economic...
  18. REPORT
    Apr 15, 2002
    ISRP 2002-4

    Review of Council Staff's Draft Research Plan for Fish and Wildlife in the Columbia River Basin

    Review of Council Staff's Draft Research Plan for Fish and Wildlife in the Columbia River Basin INTRODUCTION ISRP COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT RESEARCH PLAN Background of the Research Plan Best Scientific Information Research Plan Development ...
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. MEETING
    Jun 27, 2019

    Asset Management Subcommittee

    GoToMeeting and Conference line: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Draft Agenda 1. Asset Management Strategic Plan (Council and Bonneville staff) Brief review of Plan and history 20 mins 2. Screens (Council and Bonneville staff) Data base and status of template...
  22. MEETING
    Aug 21, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Kalispell Red...
  23. MEETING
    Aug 22, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Kootenai River...
  24. MEETING
    Sep 17, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the CH2M HILL Alumni Center at 725 SW...
  25. MEETING
    Oct 01, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Chambers of the Spokane City Council...
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