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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

    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
    Jun 03, 2016

    IEAB Meeting

    Friday, June 3, 2016 9 am - 3:30 pm Conference line - 800-356-8278, code 460708 Agenda Review draft agenda Review notes of December 2015 meeting Discussion of reintroduction study Lunch Continued discussion of reintroduction study Briefing on recent...
  7. MEETING
    Sep 03, 2015

    IEAB Meeting

    9 a.m. - Noon (PST) via conference call Conference call: 1-800-356-8278, code 460708 Agenda Review draft agenda (9:00 PM – 9:15 PM) Review notes of July 29, 2015 meeting (9:15 – 9:30) Working session on Task 211 report (9:30 – 11:30 PM) Discuss...
  8. MEETING
    Jul 29, 2015

    IEAB Meeting

    9 a.m. - Noon (PST) Conference call: 1-800-356-8278, code 460708 Agenda Review draft agenda (9:00 PM – 9:15 PM) Review notes of April 16, 2015 meeting (9:15 – 9:30) Working session on Task 211 (9:30 – 11:45 PM) Update on Council activities and next...
  9. MEETING
    Apr 16, 2015

    IEAB Meeting

    Review draft agenda (9:30 PM – 9:45 PM) Review notes of January 15, 2014 meeting (9:45 – 10:00) Working session on Task 211 (10:00 – 12:00 PM) Lunch (12:00 – 1:00) Working session continued on Task 211 (1:00 – 2:15) Cost savings and future projects review...
  10. MEETING
    Jan 15, 2015

    IEAB Meeting

    Agenda Independent Economic Analysis Board Task Number 212 Review draft agenda Review notes of November 7, 2014 meeting Report on Council presentation of Task Discussion of Task 211 approach and timing Work assignments for Task 211 General discussion of...
  11. MEETING
    Nov 07, 2014

    IEAB Meeting

    Draft Agenda Independent Economic Analysis Board Friday, November 7, 2014 Northwest Power and Conservation Council 851 S.W. Sixth Avenue Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 9:30 PM – 3:30 PM Task Number 210 Review draft agenda (9:30 AM – 9:45) Review minutes of...
  12. MEETING
    Mar 06, 2014

    IEAB Meeting

  13. MEETING
    Dec 17, 2013

    IEAB Meeting

  14. MEETING
    Mar 07, 2013

    IEAB Meeting

  15. 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 ...
  16. 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,...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. REPORT
    Jan 09, 2003
    IEAB 2003-1

    Review of IEAB's Activities and Contributions to Fish and Wildlife Planning

    Review of IEAB's Activities and Contributions to Fish and Wildlife Planning Introduction (as letter to Chairman Cassidy) During the past two months the Independent Economics Analysis Board (IEAB) prepared the enclosed Review of the IEAB's Activities...
  23. REPORT
    Jan 01, 2003
    IEAB 2003-2

    Recommendations and Guidance for Economic Analysis in Subbasin Planning

    Recommendations and Guidance for Economic Analysis in Subbasin Planning Subbasin planning may need to consider two types of economic issues; 1) economic impacts, and 2) cost-effectiveness. This paper provides general guidance to help planners identify...
  24. REPORT
    Nov 01, 2004
    IEAB 2004-2

    Scoping for Feasibility of Columbia River Mainstem Passage Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

    Scoping for Feasibility of Columbia River Mainstem Passage Cost-Effectiveness Analysis The Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB) has been asked to review current information about Columbia River mainstem bypass spill and alternative juvenile passage...
  25. REPORT
    Dec 01, 2005
    IEAB 2005-2

    Review of the Estimated Economic Impacts of Salmon Fishing in Idaho

    Review of the Estimated Economic Impacts of Salmon Fishing in Idaho In "The Potential Economic Impact of Restored Salmon and Steelhead Fishing in Idaho" (2005) Don Reading reports that recreational fishing from a restored salmon and steelhead recreational...
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