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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.

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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    F&W Program Amendment Recommendation

    F&W Program Amendment Recommendation
  2. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    2013-14 Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment Process

    2013-14 Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment Process See recommendations and comments Comment period closed The Council closed the formal comment period on the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program recommendations on November 20, 2013. The end of...
  3. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    IV_program_progress

    IV_program_progress
  4. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Program Effectiveness

    Program Effectiveness Effectiveness will be determined through both monitoring and research to reach a scientifically defensible conclusion about the success of an action, whether at the project scale or for types of actions. Consult the program for...
  5. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Program Data Management

    Program Data Management All data collected under the program must be readily accessible in regionally consistent formats to all interested parties in a timely manner, and these should be preserved beyond the longevity of a project. Program reporting...
  6. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Program Evaluation

    Program Evaluation Evaluation of information is an intrinsic part of the program's adaptive management. This evaluation occurs at multiple scales, including: Program scale, working with the region, the Council will develop an evaluation process that...
  7. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Program Monitoring

    Program Monitoring The Program relies on information gathered through monitoring efforts to ensure projects and measures ensures are implemented properly and to gather baseline information needed to track and report on progress toward program goals and...
  8. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    B_program_coordination

    B_program_coordination The Council will continue to identify and provide regional leadership and coordination on a variety of fish and wildlife issues by bringing the appropriate expertise together and helping to craft strategic approaches to address...
  9. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Technical Appendix to the 2000 Fish and Wildlife Program

    Technical Appendix to the 2000 Fish and Wildlife Program The Technical Appendix, which is published separately from the Program, contains reference materials which provide further information and assistance in implementing this program. In most instances,...
  10. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    2015+ Fish and Wildlife Program Action Plan

    2015+ Fish and Wildlife Program Action Plan The Council adopted the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program in October 2014. A new format was utilized that will allow the Council to identify, direct, and track actions adopted as part of the...
  11. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Program Framework

    Program Framework Some text can go here along with the Heather-revised framework interactive graphic. Also see the Framework in the Program.
  12. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Hatchery reviews referenced by the Program

    Hatchery reviews referenced by the Program Over the last 25 years, salmon propagation practices have undergone extensive reviews by the Council, state and federal agencies, Indian tribes, and independent science panels, with particular attention following...
  13. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Past Programs and Background

    Past Programs and Background This is the Council's history of Fish and Wildlife Programs and review processes: 2014 Program with 2020 amendments (Council's current Program) 2010 Subbasin Plans (as part of the 2014 Program) 2009 Program with...
  14. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    FY 2007-2009 F&W Program Project Selection

    FY 2007-2009 F&W Program Project Selection Final review products Council recommendations ISRP final review Project list (and reviews) Council final response to BPA decision BPA decision on capital projects BPA response to Council's funding questions ...
  15. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Program Goals and Objectives

    Program Goals and Objectives Go to Program Resources Map and Query Tool The program includes qualitative goal statements and quantitative objectives to prioritize the work. The qualitative goal statements describe the changes needed to achieve the...
  16. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Monitoring Strategies

    Monitoring Strategies Resident fish monitoring strategies Anadromous fish strategies Salmonid ASMS 2009 Skamania, WA Workshops Anadromous Salmonid Monitoring Strategy (ASMS) tables are available under " Final Documents " Aug 18 presentation to F&W...
  17. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Developing a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Developing a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program In March 2001, the Council issued a request for recommendations for a mainstem plan for the Columbia and Snake rivers, to be adopted as an amendment to the Council's 2000 Columbia River Basin...
  18. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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...
  19. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Program-related questions to consider

    Program-related questions to consider Habitat Intensively Monitored Watersheds (IMW's) If IMWs are research projects, will they provide insight into practical monitoring and evaluation questions of the Programs habitat type projects or technology transfer...
  20. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Comments on Draft Program Amendments, document 2008-11

    Comments on Draft Program Amendments, document 2008-11
  21. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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.
  22. REPORT
    Dec 30, 2014

    Appendix D. Program goals and objectives

    Appendix D. Program goals and objectives Theme One: Protect and Enhance Habitat to Provide a Home for Species 1. Goal: Provide environmental conditions that support ecosystem functions necessary to restore healthy, self-sustaining and harvestable...
  23. MEETING
    Dec 13, 2021

    Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup

    Fish and Wildlife Program Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. (PST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/323779141 You can also dial in using your phone. United States...
  24. MEETING
    May 06, 2019

    Fish and Wildlife Committee Meeting

    Fish and Wildlife Committee - 3 p.m. (Mountain Time) - Payette Room Join the conference call: 1-800-356-8278, code 164673 The Fish and Wildlife Committee will have a work session to continue the discussion of the Fish and Wildlife Program...
  25. 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.
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