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  1. MEETING
    Oct 19, 2017

    Habitat M&E Technical Workgroup Meeting

    9a.m. - 4 p.m. (PDT) Large Conference Room In-person Technical Workgroup meeting to further develop Program Habitat M&E Strategy and discuss next steps. All entity leads serving on the Technical Workgroup should plan to attend in person Others may...
  2. MEETING
    Mar 15, 2017

    Discussion of Program Process for Tributary Habitat Action - CHaMP, ISEMP and AEM

    PA Conference Room 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. GoToMeeting or conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 The purpose of this meeting: Provide an overview of the approach and schedule for addressing the Council's Program information needs for tributary habitat action...
  3. MEETING
    Sep 12, 2019

    Columbia Basin Habitat RM&E Strategy Webinar

    Columbia Basin Habitat RM&E Strategy Webinar 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm GoToMeeting and Conference line: 1-866-899-4679 access code 167-850-453 Draft Habitat RM&E Strategy Document Webinar PowerPoint Webinar Video The webinar will be held Thursday...
  4. MEETING
    Oct 01, 2019

    Columbia Basin Habitat RM&E Strategy Workshop #1

    Location: Downtown Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. The workshop will be in Meeting Room 1A on the street level. Parking: Paid parking is available under the library; see details here In person attendance is strongly...
  5. MEETING
    Oct 23, 2019

    Columbia Basin Habitat RM&E Strategy Workshop-Boise

    Location: Idaho Department of Fish & Game Headquarters, 600 Walnut St., Boise, ID 83712 The workshop will be meeting in the Trophy Room Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Mountain Time) Parking: Free parking is available on site In person attendance is strongly...
  6. MEETING
    Nov 13, 2019

    Columbia Basin Habitat RM&E Strategy Workshop - Portland

    Location: Northwest Power and Conservation Council, 851 SW 6th Ave., Suite 1100, Portland, OR Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) In person attendance is strongly encouraged. Although we will endeavor to provide the best possible experience for...
  7. REPORT
    Jun 05, 2006
    IEAB 2006-1

    A Scoping Investigation of Approaches to Preserving Habitat

    A Scoping Investigation of Approaches to Preserving Habitat This task report: (1) outlines different approaches that have been used by BPA and other organizations to acquire and preserve habitat, (2) examines the attributes of these approaches, and (3)...
  8. REPORT
    Oct 01, 2007
    IEAB 2007-5

    Continuing Investigation of Alternative Strategies for Habitat Acquisition

    Continuing Investigation of Alternative Strategies for Habitat Acquisition The IEAB examined the cost-effectiveness of different approaches used by BPA to acquire and protect habitat in Task 104 "Scoping Investigation of Approaches to Preserving Habitat"...
  9. REPORT
    Jan 10, 2005
    ISRP 2005-1

    Review of Criteria and Checklist for Evaluating Proposals to Secure Riparian Easements to Protect Tributary Habitat

    Review of Criteria and Checklist for Evaluating Proposals to Secure Riparian Easements to Protect Tributary Habitat At the Council's December 2004 request, the ISRP with the assistance of ISAB members reviewed the draft criteria and checklist for...
  10. 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...
  11. MEETING
    Aug 09, 2016

    Fish and wildlife staff work session on regional habitat indicator project led by PNAMP

    Work-session to provide input on PNAMP’s Regional Habitat Indicator Project (RHIP) Meeting material: Meeting agenda , minutes , and powerpoint presentation Questions and criteria for discussion Ranking Management Question Surveys RHIP management question...
  12. REPORT
    Mar 09, 2021
    ISRP 2021-02

    Follow-up Review of Coeur d’Alene Tribes’ Habitat Restoration Projects for Hangman Creek (#2001-033-00 and #2001-032-00)

    Follow-up Review of Coeur d’Alene Tribes’ Habitat Restoration Projects for Hangman Creek (#2001-033-00 and #2001-032-00) On January 26, 2021, the Council asked the ISRP to review responses from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe for Project #2001-032-00, Coeur...
  13. REPORT
    Jul 07, 2022
    ISRP 2022-4

    ISRP Follow-up Review for Fort Hall Habitat Restoration, Project #1992-010-00

    ISRP Follow-up Review for Fort Hall Habitat Restoration, Project #1992-010-00 On May 12, 2022, the Council asked the ISRP to review a second revised proposal (hereafter “2022 proposal”) from the Shoshone Bannock Tribes (SBT), regarding Project...
  14. REPORT
    Jul 14, 2022
    ISRP 2022-5

    ISRP Response Review of Yankee Fork Restoration Project (#2002-059-00)

    ISRP Response Review of Yankee Fork Restoration Project (#2002-059-00) On May 23, 2022, the ISRP received a response and revised proposal for the Shoshone Bannock Tribes’ Yankee Fork Restoration Project (#2002-059-00) submitted for the Anadromous Fish...
  15. REPORT
    Aug 01, 2022
    ISRP 2022-06

    ISRP Review of Grande Ronde Model Watershed 2022 Synthesis Report

    ISRP Review of Grande Ronde Model Watershed 2022 Synthesis Report In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s May 2, 2022 request, the ISRP reviewed the report, The Grande Ronde Model Watershed: Integrating Science into Restoration...
  16. REPORT
    Aug 11, 2023
    ISRP 2023-2

    ISRP Response Review of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon’s Project, Bull Trout Status and Abundance on Warm Springs Reservation (#2007-157-00)

    ISRP Response Review of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon’s Project, Bull Trout Status and Abundance on Warm Springs Reservation (#2007-157-00) On May 24, 2023, the Council asked the ISRP to review a response from...
  17. REPORT
    May 30, 2025
    ISRP 2025-1

    ISRP Review of Spokane Tribe of Indians new proposal, Upland Wildlife Habitat Management (#2024-004-00) - response requested

    ISRP Review of Spokane Tribe of Indians new proposal, Upland Wildlife Habitat Management (#2024-004-00) - response requested In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s request on March 18, 2025, the ISRP reviewed a new proposal from the...
  18. REPORT
    Jul 03, 2025
    ISRP 2025-2

    ISRP Habitat Retrospective Report

    ISRP Habitat Retrospective Report In this report, the ISRP evaluates progress in habitat protection and restoration projects in the Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Program, evidence for their success, and ongoing and future challenges. The ISRP provides...
  19. REPORT
    Feb 12, 2014
    ISAB 2014-1

    ISAB Review of the Expert Regional Technical Group (ERTG) Process for Columbia River Estuary Habitat Restoration

    ISAB Review of the Expert Regional Technical Group (ERTG) Process for Columbia River Estuary Habitat Restoration In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s November 2013 request, the Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) reviewed...
  20. REPORT
    Mar 31, 2003
    ISAB 2003-2

    Review of Strategies for Recovering Tributary Habitat

    Review of Strategies for Recovering Tributary Habitat Whether tributary habitat improvements have achieved, or are likely to achieve, the goal of recovering conditions favoring the natural production of native salmonids in the Columbia River Basin is an...
  21. REPORT
    Jul 27, 2009
    ISRP 2009-33

    Response Request for Accord Proposal, Monitoring Recovery Trends in Key Spring Chinook Habitat Variables and Validation of Population Viability Indicators (2009-004-00)

    Response Request for Accord Proposal, Monitoring Recovery Trends in Key Spring Chinook Habitat Variables and Validation of Population Viability Indicators (2009-004-00) At the Council’s June 26, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed the Columbia River...
  22. REPORT
    Aug 08, 2011
    ISRP 2011-21

    Review of the Tucannon Habitat Restoration Project (#2010-077-00)

    Review of the Tucannon Habitat Restoration Project (#2010-077-00) At the Council’s July 6, 2011 request, the ISRP reviewed a second response for the Tucannon River Programmatic Habitat Project (#2010-077-00). This project is proposed by the Snake River...
  23. REPORT
    Jul 14, 2011
    ISRP 2011-19

    Follow-up Review of the Yakama Nations' Project, Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment (#2007-156-00)

    Follow-up Review of the Yakama Nations' Project, Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment (#2007-156-00) At the Council’s May 25, 2011 request, the ISRP reviewed a revised proposal for the Yakama Nation’s Project, Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment...
  24. REPORT
    Mar 10, 2011
    ISRP 2011-8

    Final Review of the BiOp proposal, Tucannon River Programmatic Habitat Project (#2010-077-00)

    Final Review of the BiOp proposal, Tucannon River Programmatic Habitat Project (#2010-077-00) At the Council’s February 14 request, the ISRP reviewed a response for the Tucannon River Programmatic Habitat Project (#2010-077-00). This project is proposed...
  25. REPORT
    Mar 16, 2011
    ISRP 2011-9

    Final review of two BiOp projects from the Nez Perce Tribe, #2007-092-00 Protect and Restore Selway River Watershed and Project #2010-086-00 Protect and Restore the Crooked and American River Watersheds

    Final review of two BiOp projects from the Nez Perce Tribe, #2007-092-00 Protect and Restore Selway River Watershed and Project #2010-086-00 Protect and Restore the Crooked and American River Watersheds At the Council’s February 18, 2011 request, the ISRP...
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