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13
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09
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16
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19
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13
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21
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28
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04
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12
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17
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24
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26
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MAY 2026
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05
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07
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08
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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Review materials for ISAB Review of Proposed Spill Study

    Review materials for ISAB Review of Proposed Spill Study
  2. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    ISAB 2015-1 Executive Summary

    ISAB 2015-1 Executive Summary In response to a March 2014 assignment from the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and Columbia River Indian tribes, the Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) reviewed the implications of density dependence in fish populations...
  3. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Comments on ISAB/ISAP 2016-1 Critical Uncertainties Report

    Comments on ISAB/ISAP 2016-1 Critical Uncertainties Report Request for Comments Program Research: Existing and ongoing work We received the following comments on the Critical Uncertainties report: bluefish.org (5/15/16) Bonneville Power Administration...
  4. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Comment on the ISAB/ISRP 2016-1 Critical Uncertainties Report

    Comment on the ISAB/ISRP 2016-1 Critical Uncertainties Report [Comments were accepted on the Critical Uncertainties report through May 11, 2016.] The Council asked the independent science panels for this report as the first step in the implementation of a...
  5. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    ISRP and ISAB Members

    ISRP and ISAB Members These are members of the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) and Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB), as recommended by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine in 2026 ( 2026 supplement ), 2019 ,...
  6. REPORT
    Oct 18, 2018
    ISAB 2018-4

    ISAB Review of the Comparative Survival Study (CSS) Draft 2018 Annual Report

    ISAB Review of the Comparative Survival Study (CSS) Draft 2018 Annual Report * See full report * See addendum Summary The Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program calls for a regular system of independent and timely science reviews of...
  7. REPORT
    May 03, 2019
    ISAB 2019-1

    A Review of Predation Impacts and Management Effectiveness for the Columbia River Basin

    A Review of Predation Impacts and Management Effectiveness for the Columbia River Basin * Presentation to Council, May 8, 2019 The Council requested the Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) to provide a review of the biological and economic...
  8. REPORT
    Oct 17, 2019
    ISAB 2019-2

    ISAB Review of the Comparative Survival Study (CSS) Draft 2019 Annual Report

    ISAB Review of the Comparative Survival Study (CSS) Draft 2019 Annual Report The Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program calls for a regular system of independent and timely reviews of the Fish Passage Center’s (FPC) analytical products. These...
  9. REPORT
    Apr 29, 2020
    ISAB 2020-1

    ISAB Review of Chapter 2 of the Comparative Survival Study (CSS) 2019 Annual Report

    ISAB Review of Chapter 2 of the Comparative Survival Study (CSS) 2019 Annual Report The Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program calls for a regular system of independent and timely science reviews of the Fish Passage Center’s (FPC) analytical...
  10. REPORT
    Jun 21, 2005
    ISAB 2005-4

    Report on Harvest Management of Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead

    Report on Harvest Management of Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead * Full report (this report was re-posted June 30 to correct printing problems with Figures 3 and 5) * Technical issues on marking (document ISAB 2005-4a, summary of technical issues...
  11. REPORT
    Jan 18, 2006
    ISAB 2006-1

    Biological Effectiveness of 2005 Summer Spill

    Biological Effectiveness of 2005 Summer Spill see presentation > In October 2005, the Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) received a request from the Northwest Power and Conservation Council (Council) to review the biological effectiveness...
  12. REPORT
    Mar 15, 2006
    ISAB 2006-2

    Review of the COMPASS Model

    Review of the COMPASS Model NOAA Fisheries, along with federal, state, tribal agencies, and the University of Washington, are developing a new comprehensive fish passage model (COMPASS) that is intended to replace the currently used simulated fish passage...
  13. REPORT
    Mar 15, 2006
    ISAB 2006-3

    Review of the 2005 Comparative Survival Studies’ Annual Report and Applicability of Comparative Survival Studies’ Analysis Results

    Review of the 2005 Comparative Survival Studies’ Annual Report and Applicability of Comparative Survival Studies’ Analysis Results On December 20, 2005, the Council requested that the Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) review the 2005 Annual...
  14. REPORT
    Jul 18, 2006
    ISAB 2006-5

    ISAB review of Council proposal for a Columbia River Basin Data Center

    ISAB review of Council proposal for a Columbia River Basin Data Center As requested by the Council in May 2006, this is the ISAB's review of the Council's proposal for a data management center. In sum, the ISAB finds the Council proposal and Northwest...
  15. REPORT
    Aug 08, 2006
    ISAB 2006-6

    COMPASS Model Development: ISAB reply to NOAA Fisheries’ request for a reaction to the COMPASS team response

    COMPASS Model Development: ISAB reply to NOAA Fisheries’ request for a reaction to the COMPASS team response At the request of NOAA Fisheries (NOAA), this is the ISAB's reply to the response of the COMPASS team (detailed in Dr. Rich Zabel's PowerPoint...
  16. REPORT
    Dec 01, 2006
    ISAB 2006-7

    December 2006 Review of Compass Model version 1.0

    December 2006 Review of Compass Model version 1.0 At the request of NOAA Fisheries (NOAA), the ISAB provides the attached report, which assesses the COMPASS Model, Version 1.0. This report is the third in a series of ISAB reports pertaining to the...
  17. REPORT
    Apr 06, 2007
    ISAB 2007-1

    ISAB Latent Mortality Report

    ISAB Latent Mortality Report Correction, June 11, 2007: The ISAB has been informed that we incorrectly attributed to Dr. David Welch the hypothesis that, the hydrosystem indirectly affects smolt-to-adult survival (SARs) by shifting the timing of mortality...
  18. REPORT
    May 11, 2007
    ISAB 2007-2

    Climate Change Impacts on Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife

    Climate Change Impacts on Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Warming of the global climate is unequivocal. Evidence includes increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global mean sea level....
  19. REPORT
    Jul 18, 2007
    ISAB 2007-4

    Review of draft Viability Criteria for Application to Interior Columbia Basin Salmonid ESUs

    Review of draft Viability Criteria for Application to Interior Columbia Basin Salmonid ESUs In a March 16, 2007 letter from NOAA Fisheries, Dr. Usha Varanasi requested that the ISAB review the March, 2007 technical review draft of the Viability Criteria...
  20. REPORT
    Mar 07, 2008
    ISAB 2008-1

    Review of the Interior Columbia River Technical Recovery Team’s Analyses of Survival Changes Needed to Meet Viability Criteria

    Review of the Interior Columbia River Technical Recovery Team’s Analyses of Survival Changes Needed to Meet Viability Criteria At the November 27, 2007 request of NOAA Fisheries, the ISAB reviewed the Interior Columbia River Technical Recovery Team’s...
  21. REPORT
    Mar 14, 2008
    ISAB 2008-2

    Review of the Estuary Recovery Module

    Review of the Estuary Recovery Module At NOAA Fisheries' request of November 27, 2007, the ISAB reviewed the draft Columbia River Estuary ESA Recovery Plan Module for Salmon and Steelhead. The ISAB's full review is attached. Background. The estuary...
  22. REPORT
    Jun 02, 2008
    ISAB 2008-3

    Review of the Comprehensive Passage (COMPASS) Model – Version 1.1

    Review of the Comprehensive Passage (COMPASS) Model – Version 1.1 At NOAA Fisheries' request, the ISAB reviewed the Comprehensive Passage Model (COMPASS), Version 1.1. See the full report (above link), and the Executive Summary excerpted from the...
  23. REPORT
    Jul 15, 2008
    ISAB 2008-4

    Non-native Species Impacts on Native Salmonids in the Columbia River Basin (Including Recommendations for Evaluating the Use of Non-Native Fish Species in Resident Fish Substitution Projects)

    Non-native Species Impacts on Native Salmonids in the Columbia River Basin (Including Recommendations for Evaluating the Use of Non-Native Fish Species in Resident Fish Substitution Projects) see presentation from August Council meeting (650k PDF) In...
  24. REPORT
    Sep 16, 2008
    ISAB 2008-5

    Snake River Spill — Transport Review

    Snake River Spill — Transport Review On March 24, 2008, the ISAB received an assignment from Dr. Usha Varanasi, NOAA’s Science and Research Director, to provide a scientific review of seasonal transportation benefit. Dr Varanasi requested that the ISAB...
  25. REPORT
    Dec 22, 2009
    ISAB 2009-3

    Comments on the draft Tribal Pacific Lamprey Restoration Plan for the Columbia River Basin

    Comments on the draft Tribal Pacific Lamprey Restoration Plan for the Columbia River Basin This is the ISAB's review of the draft Tribal Pacific Lamprey Restoration Plan for the Columbia River Basin. On November 9, 2009, CRITFC asked for the ISAB’s...
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