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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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The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to assure the Pacific Northwest of an adequate, efficient, economical, and reliable power supply.

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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Seeking nominees for the Independent Economic Advisory Board (IEAB)

    Seeking nominees for the Independent Economic Advisory Board (IEAB) The Independent Economic Advisory Board provides economic advice and analysis on regional environmental and energy issues related to the Council’s fish and wildlife program. More...
  2. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    IEAB background

    IEAB background The Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB) was established in November 1996 by the Council to assist with difficult economic issues associated with the Council's fish and wildlife program. The Board is a panel of eight economists...
  3. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    IEAB members

    IEAB members There are no active IEAB members at this time. Past IEAB Members Terry Morlan , Ph.D., retired Former director of the Power Division of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council William Jaeger , Ph.D., Stanford University Professor of...
  4. MEETING
    May 31, 2013

    IEAB Meeting

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  5. MEETING
    Dec 07, 2012

    IEAB Meeting

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  6. MEETING
    Mar 06, 2014

    IEAB Meeting

  7. MEETING
    Dec 17, 2013

    IEAB Meeting

  8. MEETING
    Mar 07, 2013

    IEAB Meeting

  9. REPORT
    Sep 30, 2013
    ISAB 2013-3

    Review of the IEAB Fish Tagging Cost Effectiveness Model

    Review of the IEAB Fish Tagging Cost Effectiveness Model In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s June 2013 request, the ISAB reviewed the Independent Economic Analysis Board’s report: Cost-Effectiveness of Fish Tagging Technologies...
  10. REPORT
    Sep 12, 2015
    IEAB 2015-1

    Long-Term Cost Planning for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Long-Term Cost Planning for the Fish and Wildlife Program The Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program is a long-term and sustained effort to mitigate the effects of the hydroelectric system development and operation on fish and wildlife. The early...
  11. REPORT
    May 01, 2009
    IEAB 2009-2

    Integrated Hatchery Operations: Fish and Wildlife Program Costs and Other Economic Effects Phase 1

    Integrated Hatchery Operations: Fish and Wildlife Program Costs and Other Economic Effects Phase 1 This report documents a preliminary investigation of the economic effects of implementing the Hatchery Scientific Review Group (HSRG) draft...
  12. REPORT
    Jan 01, 1997
    IEAB 1997-1

    Review of Local Economic Impact Studies: Tri-Port Economic Impact Study

    Review of Local Economic Impact Studies: Tri-Port Economic Impact Study Independent Economic Analysis Board: Emery N. Castle, Chair Joel R. Hamilton, Vice-chair Kenneth C. Boire Daniel D. Huppert Lon L. Peters Jack A. Richards Anthony D....
  13. 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...
  14. REPORT
    Feb 02, 1999
    IEAB 1999-1

    River Economics: Evaluating Trade-offs in Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Programs and Policies

    River Economics: Evaluating Trade-offs in Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Programs and Policies Prepared by the Independent Economic Analysis Board of the Northwest Power Planning Council: Joel R. Hamilton, Chair Dan Huppert, Vice Chair Ken...
  15. REPORT
    Jun 01, 1999
    IEAB 1999-2

    Review of comments on Restoring the Lower Snake River: Saving Snake River Salmon and Saving Money by the Oregon Natural Resources Council

    Review of comments on Restoring the Lower Snake River: Saving Snake River Salmon and Saving Money by the Oregon Natural Resources Council Executive Summary The Northwest Power Planning Council asked the Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB) to...
  16. REPORT
    May 25, 2001
    IEAB 2001-2

    Economic Review of Instream Water Supply Components of the Salmon Creek Project

    Economic Review of Instream Water Supply Components of the Salmon Creek Project The Okanogan Irrigation District (OID) and the Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT) have collaborated on a project to restore anadromous fish to Salmon Creek, a tributary of the...
  17. 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...
  18. REPORT
    Jan 01, 2005
    IEAB 2005-1

    Economic Effects from Columbia River Basin Anadromous Salmonid Fish Production

    Economic Effects from Columbia River Basin Anadromous Salmonid Fish Production The Council has requested that the Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB) prepare an estimate of the economic value of commercial, tribal, and recreational fisheries' on...
  19. REPORT
    Sep 04, 2013
    IEAB 2013

    IEAB 2013 Annual Report

    IEAB 2013 Annual Report This letter is to update the Council regarding our activities in 2013 and to suggest some ideas for additional work in 2014. The IEAB currently consists of five members: * Roger Mann, Chair * William Jaeger, Vice-chair ...
  20. REPORT
    Sep 04, 2013
    IEAB 2013-2

    Economic Risk of Zebra and Quagga Mussels in the Columbia River Basin

    Economic Risk of Zebra and Quagga Mussels in the Columbia River Basin This report is an update to the IEAB report 2010-1 titled “Economic Risk Associated with the Potential Establishment of Zebra and Quagga Mussels in the Columbia River Basin.” Overall,...
  21. REPORT
    Dec 21, 2000
    IEAB 2001-1

    Economics of Water Acquisition Projects

    Economics of Water Acquisition Projects As part of its oversight and approval role over Columbia River Basin (CRB) fish and wildlife programs, the Northwest Power Planning Council (Council) receives proposals to augment instream flows for the benefit of...
  22. REPORT
    Jun 02, 2013
    IEAB 2013-1

    Cost-Effectiveness of Fish Tagging Technologies and Programs in the Columbia River Basin

    Cost-Effectiveness of Fish Tagging Technologies and Programs in the Columbia River Basin Fish tagging and marking play important roles for stock assessment, research, management, and recovery efforts for salmonid and other fishes in the Columbia River...
  23. REPORT
    Jul 08, 2002
    IEAB 2002-1

    Artificial Production Review Economics Analysis Phase I

    Artificial Production Review Economics Analysis Phase I Comments received * Bonneville Power Administration * Clatsop Economic Development Council * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and IEAB response to USFWS Report * Part 1 - Research...
  24. REPORT
    Jun 01, 2002
    IEAB 2002-2

    Review of Proposals for Improving Methow and Twisp Rivers for Anadromous Fish Interim Report

    Review of Proposals for Improving Methow and Twisp Rivers for Anadromous Fish Interim Report The Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB) has been asked to review a proposed project to increase in-stream flows and improve fish passage in the Twisp and...
  25. REPORT
    Apr 01, 2003
    IEAB 2003-3

    Application of the IEAB's Recommendations and Guidance for Economic Analysis in Subbasin Planning to the Clearwater Subbasin Management Plan

    Application of the IEAB's Recommendations and Guidance for Economic Analysis in Subbasin Planning to the Clearwater Subbasin Management Plan This paper is being provided for two purposes: * to suggest improvements related to economic content of the...
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