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  1. REPORT
    Dec 10, 1997
    97-18

    Draft Scoping Document: Council Review of Corps' Mainstem Capital Construction Program

    Draft Scoping Document: Council Review of Corps' Mainstem Capital Construction Program Introduction The Council has been directed by Congress, in the Conference Report accompanying the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year...
  2. REPORT
    May 12, 1998
    98-6

    Independent Engineering Review of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Mainstem Capital Construction Program

    Independent Engineering Review of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Mainstem Capital Construction Program Introduction One of the major policy issues identified in the scope of work as part of the Council review of Corps of Engineers? (Corps) mainstem...
  3. REPORT
    Mar 24, 2003
    ISRP 2003-6

    Review of revised mainstem/systemwide proposals for Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation

    Review of revised mainstem/systemwide proposals for Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation At the request of the Council and BPA, the ISRP reviewed five revised proposals from the Mainstem Systemwide project selection process that were modified to address...
  4. REPORT
    Dec 30, 2014

    8. Mainstem hydrosystem flow and passage operations

    8. Mainstem hydrosystem flow and passage operations Sub-Strategy Manage dams and reservoir operations to protect and restore ecosystem function and habitat, and to improve fish passage and survival through the hydrosystem. Analyze the power system...
  5. REPORT
    Apr 04, 2019
    ISRP 2019-1

    ISRP Preliminary Report: Mainstem and Program Support Category Review

    ISRP Preliminary Report: Mainstem and Program Support Category Review Project reviews increase Program accountability and transparency; improve project design, implementation, and overall effectiveness; and facilitate information sharing and adaptive...
  6. REPORT
    May 29, 2019
    ISRP 2019-2

    ISRP Final Report: Mainstem and Program Support Category Review

    ISRP Final Report: Mainstem and Program Support Category Review Project reviews increase Fish and Wildlife Program accountability and transparency; improve project design, implementation, and overall effectiveness; help track project and program...
  7. 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...
  8. REPORT
    Aug 02, 2002
    ISRP 2002-13

    Preliminary Review of Fiscal Year 2003 Mainstem and Systemwide Proposals

    Preliminary Review of Fiscal Year 2003 Mainstem and Systemwide Proposals This report provides preliminary comments and recommendations of the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) and Peer Review Groups on Mainstem and Systemwide projects submitted...
  9. REPORT
    Nov 06, 2002
    ISRP 2002-14

    ISRP Final Mainstem and Systemwide Report

    ISRP Final Mainstem and Systemwide Report Dear Interested Party: As you know, the Council's provincial review process for Fiscal Year 2003 fish and wildlife project funding in the Columbia Basin is currently underway. The Council has received final...
  10. REPORT
    Apr 01, 2003
    2003-11

    2003 Mainstem Amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

    2003 Mainstem Amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program Read the publication in parts: * Main report for screen or print (9.2mb PDF) * Appendix A — Analysis of the adequacy, efficiency, economy and reliability of the power...
  11. REPORT
    Oct 12, 2001
    2001-4

    Notice of request for recommendations: Mainstem Plan

    Notice of request for recommendations: Mainstem Plan Related links: * Recommendations (June 21) * Comments on recommendations (Oct 12) The Council is requesting recommendations for a plan for the mainstem of the Columbia and Snake rivers, to...
  12. REPORT
    Aug 09, 2001
    2001-16

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program (Related link: Comments received through October 2001) This spring the Council requested recommendations on the development of a mainstem plan for the Council's Columbia River Basin...
  13. REPORT
    Sep 24, 2020
    ISRP 2020-10

    ISRP Follow-up Review of the Northern Pikeminnow Management Program

    ISRP Follow-up Review of the Northern Pikeminnow Management Program The Northern Pikeminnow Management Program (NPMP) is a basinwide program to harvest northern pikeminnow (hereafter referred to as pikeminnow) with the goal to reduce predation on salmon...
  14. REPORT
    Oct 04, 2023
    ISRP 2023-4

    ISRP 2023 Follow-up Review of Project #1990-077-00, Development of Systemwide Predator Control (Northern Pikeminnow Management Program)

    ISRP 2023 Follow-up Review of Project #1990-077-00, Development of Systemwide Predator Control (Northern Pikeminnow Management Program) On September 5, 2023, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council asked the ISRP to review a cover letter and response...
  15. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Mainstem/systemwide review

    Mainstem/systemwide review Final Council recommendation Cover memo Projects and recommendations BPA ranking criteria for BiOp projects Differences between Council and BPA rankings Staff recommendations CBFWA proposal for interim process Interim process...
  16. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Lower Mid-Columbia Mainstem Subbasin Plan

    Lower Mid-Columbia Mainstem Subbasin Plan See plan below, including Management Plan sections (and supplements, where they exist) which were formally adopted as amendments to the 2000 Fish and Wildlife Program (and continue to be part of the 2026 Program)....
  17. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program Rec. 13 - Spokane Tribe of Indians June 15, 2001 Dear Mr. Cassidy: Attached ( see Acrobat PDF file ) are the recommendations of the Spokane Tribe of Indians for the mainstem plan to be...
  18. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program Rec. 11 - NW Energy Coalition THE NW ENERGY COALITION Response to the NW Power Planning Council's Notice of Request for Recommendations: Mainstem Plan (Document 2001-4) June 14, 2001...
  19. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program Rec. 22 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers June 15, 2001 Dear Mr. Crow: This is in response to your request for Columbia and Snake Rivers' mainstem plan recommendations for amending the...
  20. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program Rec. 07 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency June 15, 2001 Dear Mr. Crow: This letter provides the recommendations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the...
  21. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program Rec. 16 - Voith Siemens HydroPower Generation [Two letters were submitted, similar in content but from different personnel] Letter #1 June 14, 2001 Dear Mr. Walker, Thank you for the...
  22. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program Rec. 06 - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife June 15, 2001 Dear Mr. Cassidy: This letter is in response to the Northwest Power Planning Council's (Council) request on March 14,...
  23. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Comments on 2003 mainstem plan recommendations

    Comments on 2003 mainstem plan recommendations In March 2001, the Northwest Power Planning Council issued a request for recommendations for a mainstem plan for the Columbia and Snake rivers, to be adopted as an amendment to the Council's 2000 Columbia...
  24. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program Rec. 04 - Bonneville Power Administration June 15, 2001 Dear Mr. Cassidy: Thank you for providing the opportunity to make recommendations to the Council regarding the mainstem Columbia...
  25. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Recommendations on a Mainstem Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program Rec. 10 - Colville Confederated Tribes June 15, 2001 Dear Mr. Walker: The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation (Colville Tribes) is pleased to provide the following...
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