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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Independent Scientific Review Panel Background

    Independent Scientific Review Panel Background Independent scientific review is an established tradition in research and development programs in the United States and much of the world. Scientific review can help decision-makers separate scientific issues...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    ISRP Comment on the Yakama Nation's Response for the Klickitat Master Plan (#1988-115-35)

    ISRP Comment on the Yakama Nation's Response for the Klickitat Master Plan (#1988-115-35) [Email sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 12:03 PM] Tony and Mark, The ISRP considered the Yakama Nation’s response to our questions about the Klickitat segregated steelhead...
  5. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    ISRP comments on U.S. Army Corps' response to: Preliminary review of the United States Army Corps of Engineers' Bonneville Decision Document Juvenile Fish Passage Recommendation October 2001

    ISRP comments on U.S. Army Corps' response to: Preliminary review of the United States Army Corps of Engineers' Bonneville Decision Document Juvenile Fish Passage Recommendation October 2001 Document history Dec 18, 2001 - The ISRP released report 2001-11...
  6. 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 Academy of Sciences in 2019 , 2014 , 2011 , 2008 , and 2005 . The Council appoints...
  7. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    FY 2013 Resident Fish, Data Management and Program Coordination Review

    FY 2013 Resident Fish, Data Management and Program Coordination Review Council recommendation and spreadsheet Council staff recommendations ISRP final review and comments Project list Council staff update from May Council meeting ISRP preliminary review...
  8. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Public responses to ISRP preliminary review of FY 2003 Mainstem and Systemwide proposals

    Public responses to ISRP preliminary review of FY 2003 Mainstem and Systemwide proposals Project (click ID for full proposal) Responses to ISRP comments 35002 Determine origin, movements and relative abundance of bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir....
  9. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Invitation for public comment on ISRP review Resident Fish, Data Management and Regional Coordination projects

    Invitation for public comment on ISRP review Resident Fish, Data Management and Regional Coordination projects April 2012 update: The Council invites your comments through May 4, 2012 , on two Independent Scientific Review Panel reports: Resident Fish,...
  10. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Public comments on ISRP Review of FY 2007-2009 Innovative Proposals for the Columbia River Basin Fish & Wildlife Program

    Public comments on ISRP Review of FY 2007-2009 Innovative Proposals for the Columbia River Basin Fish & Wildlife Program Proposal Commentor Download (multiple) BPA 50k 200750400 Biopar 50k 200751100 Thorgaard 10k 200751100 WDFW 20k 200751100 IDFG 10k...
  11. REPORT
    Sep 29, 2008
    ISRP 2008-12

    Step Review of MFWP’s response to the ISRP’s 2007 review of the revised Master Plan for the Sekokini Springs Isolation Facility, Hungry Horse Mitigation, Project #199101903

    Step Review of MFWP’s response to the ISRP’s 2007 review of the revised Master Plan for the Sekokini Springs Isolation Facility, Hungry Horse Mitigation, Project #199101903 At the Council’s August 8, 2008 request, the ISRP reviewed Montana Fish, Wildlife...
  12. REPORT
    Oct 24, 2008
    ISRP 2008-13

    FY 2007-09 Follow-up Review of Wenatchee Complexity Project, 200732500

    FY 2007-09 Follow-up Review of Wenatchee Complexity Project, 200732500 At the Council’s September 2008 request, the ISRP reviewed the Chelan County Natural Resource Department’s response to the ISRP’s recommendation and comments from the FY 2007-09...
  13. REPORT
    Nov 13, 2008
    ISRP 2008-14

    Review of the Walla Walla Spring Chinook Master Plan

    Review of the Walla Walla Spring Chinook Master Plan At the Council’s September 2008 request, the ISRP reviewed the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR), Walla Walla Spring Chinook Master Plan (Project # 2000-038-00). The...
  14. REPORT
    Dec 12, 2008
    ISRP 2008-15

    ISRP General Comments on the First Set of 11 Columbia River Fish Accord Proposals and Final Review of the Proposal “Genetic Assessment of Columbia River Stocks”

    ISRP General Comments on the First Set of 11 Columbia River Fish Accord Proposals and Final Review of the Proposal “Genetic Assessment of Columbia River Stocks” This is the ISRP's General Comments on the First Set of 11 Columbia River Fish Accord...
  15. REPORT
    Jan 19, 2009
    ISRP 2009-2

    Response Requested — Step Two Review of the Chief Joseph Dam Hatchery Program (2003-023-00)

    Response Requested — Step Two Review of the Chief Joseph Dam Hatchery Program (2003-023-00) In November 2008, the Council requested that the ISRP assess the Colville Confederated Tribes' November 2008 response to the ISRP's March 7, 2008 preliminary Step...
  16. REPORT
    Feb 19, 2009
    ISRP 2009-3

    Review of CRITFC Fish Accord Proposal: Influence of Environment and Landscape on Salmonid Genetics, 2009-005-00

    Review of CRITFC Fish Accord Proposal: Influence of Environment and Landscape on Salmonid Genetics, 2009-005-00 Attached is the ISRP's review of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission’s Fish Accord Proposal, Influence of Environment and Landscape...
  17. REPORT
    Feb 26, 2009
    ISRP 2009-4

    FY 2007-09 Follow-up Review of Wenatchee Complexity Project, 200732500: Sites CMZ 11 and 4

    FY 2007-09 Follow-up Review of Wenatchee Complexity Project, 200732500: Sites CMZ 11 and 4 At the Council’s February 3, 2009 request, the ISRP evaluated documentation provided by the Chelan County Natural Resource Department to justify restoration actions...
  18. REPORT
    Mar 06, 2009
    ISRP 2009-5

    Review of two Columbia River Fish Accord Proposals: Lyons Ferry Adult Holding and Yakama Nation Lamprey

    Review of two Columbia River Fish Accord Proposals: Lyons Ferry Adult Holding and Yakama Nation Lamprey The ISRP finds: * the Yakama Nation Pacific Lamprey Program proposal (200847000) meets scientific review criteria (in part), and * the Snake...
  19. REPORT
    Mar 19, 2009
    ISRP 2009-6

    Step One Review of the Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Master Plan (#1996-040-00)

    Step One Review of the Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Master Plan (#1996-040-00) At the Council’s December 2008 request, the ISRP reviewed the Yakama Nation’s Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Master Plan (11 November 2008 revised version), as Step One of the...
  20. REPORT
    Mar 31, 2009
    ISRP 2009-10

    Review of two Columbia River Basin Fish Accord Proposals

    Review of two Columbia River Basin Fish Accord Proposals This memo contains the ISRP’s review of two Columbia River Fish Accord proposals submitted February 24, 2009. The ISRP finds that: * the proposal Develop a Master Plan for a Rearing Facility...
  21. REPORT
    Mar 05, 2013
    ISRP 2013-1

    Step 2 Response Review of the Klickitat Master Plan (1988-115-35)

    Step 2 Response Review of the Klickitat Master Plan (1988-115-35) At the Council’s January 7, 2013 request, the ISRP conducted a review of the Yakama Nation’s response to the ISRP’s Step 2 review of the Klickitat River Anadromous Fisheries Master Plan...
  22. REPORT
    Mar 01, 2007
    ISRP 2007-1

    ISRP 2006 Retrospective Report

    ISRP 2006 Retrospective Report This report provides: * an analysis of results reporting in FY 2007-09 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program project proposals, * guidance to improve future reporting and program evaluation, and * a...
  23. REPORT
    Mar 11, 2013
    ISRP 2013-2

    Habitat RME Review: ISEMP, CHAMP, and Action Effectiveness Monitoring

    Habitat RME Review: ISEMP, CHAMP, and Action Effectiveness Monitoring This ISRP report covers the: * Integrated Status and Effectiveness Monitoring Program (ISEMP) (Project #2003-017-00) * Columbia Habitat Monitoring Program’s (CHaMP) (Project...
  24. REPORT
    Jun 20, 2007
    ISRP 2007-7

    Review of the latest revision of the FY 2007-09 proposal 199101901 (dated 05/25/07), Hungry Horse Mitigation/Flathead Lake

    Review of the latest revision of the FY 2007-09 proposal 199101901 (dated 05/25/07), Hungry Horse Mitigation/Flathead Lake * read full review * revised proposal * original proposal This is the ISRP's fourth review related to the Confederated...
  25. REPORT
    Jul 22, 2008
    ISRP 2008-8

    Final Review of June 2008 Results Report and Project Response for the Mainstem, Middle Fork, John Day Rivers Fish Habitat Enhancement Project (1984-021-00)

    Final Review of June 2008 Results Report and Project Response for the Mainstem, Middle Fork, John Day Rivers Fish Habitat Enhancement Project (1984-021-00) Background This ISRP memorandum is the latest in a series of ISRP reviews of Oregon Department...
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