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  1. REPORT
    Nov 09, 2020
    2020-9

    2020 Addendum to the 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

    2020 Addendum to the 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program Pursuant to Section 4(h) of the Northwest Power Act, the Council began amending its 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program in May of 2018 by requesting that state and federal fish and...
  2. REPORT
    Aug 01, 2024
    ISAB 2024-1

    ISAB Review of Technical Memorandum: Loss Assessment of Spring/Summer Chinook in the Upper Snake River Basin

    ISAB Review of Technical Memorandum: Loss Assessment of Spring/Summer Chinook in the Upper Snake River Basin The Upper Snake River Tribes (USRT) Foundation asked that the ISAB review the scientific elements of a loss assessment of spring/summer Chinook...
  3. 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...
  4. REPORT
    Sep 30, 2025
    ISAB 2025-2

    Climate-Resilient Restoration and Mitigation Strategies for Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife

    Climate-Resilient Restoration and Mitigation Strategies for Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Climate change continues to pose considerable challenges and uncertainties for fish and wildlife restoration and mitigation actions in the Columbia River...
  5. REPORT
    Jun 16, 2026
    2026-1

    2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

    2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program The Council’s current Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program was was adopted in June 2026, after a rigorous planning and public engagement...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. MEETING
    Aug 13, 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, August 13, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the large and small conference rooms of...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. MEETING
    Oct 15, 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 15, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Seattle at 808 Howell...
  16. MEETING
    Sep 30, 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 Monday, September 30, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Idaho State Capitol Building's...
  17. 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 IDFG Clearwater Regional Office at...
  18. MEETING
    Jan 08, 2020

    Program Goals and Objectives Workshop

    Program Goals and Objectives Workshop 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program Day 1: January 8, 2020 - 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 10:00 – 11:30am Welcome and introductions Purpose of...
  19. MEETING
    Jan 09, 2020

    Program Goals and Objectives Workgroup

    Program Goals and Objectives Workgroup 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program Day 1: January 8, 2020 - 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) GoToMeeting and Conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 10:00 – 11:30am Welcome and introductions Purpose...
  20. MEETING
    Mar 16, 2020

    2nd Salmon and Steelhead Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop

    Via Webinar Only - Updated 3/12/2020 2nd Salmon and Steelhead 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...
  21. MEETING
    Apr 13, 2020

    Next Program Addendum Part 1 Workshop

    Via Webinar Only Next Program Addendum Part 1 workshop: Review and discuss revised Part 1: Goals, Objectives and Indicators 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 10 a.m. - 4:30...
  22. MEETING
    Feb 07, 2020

    Fish and Wildlife Program Consultation with Bonneville Power Administration

    The members of the Council's Fish and Wildlife Committee and Council staff will hold a consultation with Bonneville representatives on the draft of Part I of the 2020 Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program
  23. MEETING
    Mar 16, 2020

    Resident Fish Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop

    via webinar only - updated 3/12/2020 Resident Fish 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 the...
  24. MEETING
    Apr 28, 2020

    Fish and Wildlife Committee Meeting

    To slow the spread of coronavirus, the Council will make all meetings completely virtual and prohibit access to the Council’s offices. We encourage people to engage with our staff and members by phone and webinar and email. Thank you for your patience and...
  25. MEETING
    Mar 08, 2021

    Fish and Wildlife Program Objectives and Strategy Performance Indicators Workgroup

    Fish and Wildlife Program Objectives and Strategy Performance Indicators Workgroup 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (PST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/250906653 You can also dial in using your...
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