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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Final Council Recommendations for Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Artificial Production Projects for FY 2012 and Beyond

    Final Council Recommendations for Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Artificial Production Projects for FY 2012 and Beyond see decision , project list Pursuant to Section 4(h)(10)(D) of the Northwest Power Act, the Council has been engaged in a review...
  2. REPORT
    Apr 15, 2002
    ISRP 2002-3

    Protocols for the Inventory and Monitoring of Fish, Wildlife, and their Habitats in the Pacific Northwest

    Protocols for the Inventory and Monitoring of Fish, Wildlife, and their Habitats in the Pacific Northwest At the request of Council, the ISRP reviewed the proposed statement of work to develop Protocols for the Inventory and Monitoring of Fish, Wildlife,...
  3. REPORT
    Feb 04, 2003
    ISRP 2003-2

    Summary of ISRP Reviews and Interactions with the Action Agencies' Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Effort

    Summary of ISRP Reviews and Interactions with the Action Agencies' Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Effort MEMORANDUM TO: Doug Marker, Fish and Wildlife Division Director, Northwest Power Planning Council FROM: Rick Williams, ISRP Chair At...
  4. REPORT
    Feb 28, 2003
    ISRP 2003-4

    Review of BPA's Draft Request For Proposals for Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

    Review of BPA's Draft Request For Proposals for Research, Monitoring and Evaluation MEMORANDUM TO: Doug Marker, Fish and Wildlife Division Director, Northwest Power Planning Council FROM: Lyman McDonald, ISRP, Subcommittee Chair At the request of...
  5. REPORT
    Jul 01, 2003
    ISRP 2003-10

    Review of the Umatilla Fish Hatchery Monitoring and Evaluation Project (199000500) document, "Comprehensive Assessment of Salmonid Restoration and Enhancement Efforts in the Umatilla River Basin"

    Review of the Umatilla Fish Hatchery Monitoring and Evaluation Project (199000500) document, "Comprehensive Assessment of Salmonid Restoration and Enhancement Efforts in the Umatilla River Basin" As the Council requested on May 15, 2003, the ISRP reviewed...
  6. 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...
  7. REPORT
    Oct 31, 2013
    ISRP 2013-14

    Review of Progress Report for the Upper Columbia United Tribes’ Wildlife Monitoring and Evaluation Program (UWMEP; 2008-007-00)

    Review of Progress Report for the Upper Columbia United Tribes’ Wildlife Monitoring and Evaluation Program (UWMEP; 2008-007-00) In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s September 2013 request, the ISRP reviewed a “Report of Progress...
  8. REPORT
    Nov 08, 2004
    ISRP 2004-15

    Review of Shoshone Paiute Tribe's Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Project 199701100

    Review of Shoshone Paiute Tribe's Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Project 199701100 Background At the request of the Council, the ISRP provides this review of the Shoshone Paiute Tribe's Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, which was generated in...
  9. REPORT
    Nov 18, 2004
    ISRP 2004-16

    Estuary and Lower Columbia Habitat Monitoring and RME Plan Reviews

    Estuary and Lower Columbia Habitat Monitoring and RME Plan Reviews This ISRP memo includes recommendations and comments on two separate but related documents: 1) Lower Columbia River Ecosystem Monitoring and Data Management, Project 2003-007-00 (Proposal...
  10. REPORT
    Dec 03, 2004
    ISRP 2004-17

    Review of Umatilla RM&E Plan

    Review of Umatilla RM&E Plan As requested by the Council on October 5, 2004, attached is the ISRP's review of the final draft "Comprehensive Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Plan for Umatilla Subbasin Summer Steelhead and Chinook Salmon." The draft...
  11. REPORT
    Jan 13, 2006
    ISRP 2006-1

    Review of Salmon Subbasin Pilot Projects Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

    Review of Salmon Subbasin Pilot Projects Monitoring and Evaluation Plan At the request of BPA and the Council, the ISRP reviewed the plan for implementing the Salmon River Pilot Studies. These studies are part of a larger research monitoring and...
  12. REPORT
    Jan 26, 2006
    ISRP 2006-2

    Response Review of FY 2006 Proposal, Estuary RM&E Pilot Project (2005-001-00)

    Response Review of FY 2006 Proposal, Estuary RM&E Pilot Project (2005-001-00) At the request of the Council and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), the ISRP reviewed the revised FY 2006 proposal “Estuary RM&E Pilot Project (2005-001-00)” and...
  13. REPORT
    Mar 01, 2008
    ISRP 2008-1

    Review of the Collaborative Systemwide Monitoring and Evaluation Project (CSMEP)

    Review of the Collaborative Systemwide Monitoring and Evaluation Project (CSMEP) This review reflects the latest of several independent scientific reviews by the ISRP dating back five years. The ISRP conducted this scientific review at the Council’s...
  14. REPORT
    Mar 01, 2006
    2006-4

    Draft Guidance for Developing Monitoring and Evaluation as a Program Element of the Fish and Wildlife Program

    Draft Guidance for Developing Monitoring and Evaluation as a Program Element of the Fish and Wildlife Program The Council has released this document for public review, to guide monitoring within the Fish and Program towards an integrated, regional...
  15. REPORT
    Jul 12, 2010
    2010-10

    Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan

    Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan This version has been replaced by newer versions - see MERR page. This Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting (MERR) Plan ensures the Council’s Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife...
  16. REPORT
    Mar 15, 2010
    2010-04

    Request for Comments on the Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan

    Request for Comments on the Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan The draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Reporting (MERR) Plan consists of three parts: 1. Strategic Plan – provides broad policy guidance to assist in...
  17. REPORT
    Aug 14, 2015
    ISRP 2015-8

    Review of Desert Wildlife Area O&M (Wetland Enhancement) 14-year Final Monitoring Report (2002-2015), Project #2006-003-00

    Review of Desert Wildlife Area O&M (Wetland Enhancement) 14-year Final Monitoring Report (2002-2015), Project #2006-003-00 In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s July 7 request, the ISRP reviewed the Desert Wildlife Area O&M...
  18. MEETING
    Oct 23, 2019

    Columbia Basin Habitat RM&E Strategy Workshop-Boise

    Location: Idaho Department of Fish & Game Headquarters, 600 Walnut St., Boise, ID 83712 The workshop will be meeting in the Trophy Room Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Mountain Time) Parking: Free parking is available on site In person attendance is strongly...
  19. MEETING
    Nov 18, 2019

    Columbia Basin Habitat RM&E Strategy Workshop - Wenatchee

    Location: Chelan County Fire District Station 11, 206 Easy Street, Wenatchee WA 98801 Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) In person attendance is strongly encouraged. Although we will endeavor to provide the best possible experience for people on...
  20. REPORT
    Aug 04, 2009
    ISRP 2009-34

    Review of Accord Proposal, Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation proposal (#2008-109-00)

    Review of Accord Proposal, Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation proposal (#2008-109-00) At the Council’s July 10, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed the Colville Confederated Tribes’ Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation proposal...
  21. REPORT
    Jun 30, 2009
    ISRP 2009-25

    Final review of the Columbia River Fish Accord proposal, Deschutes River Fall Chinook Research and Monitoring (2008-306-00)

    Final review of the Columbia River Fish Accord proposal, Deschutes River Fall Chinook Research and Monitoring (2008-306-00) To: W. Bill Booth, Council Chair From: Eric Loudenslager, ISRP Chair Background At the Council’s June 10, 2009 request,...
  22. REPORT
    May 22, 2009
    ISRP 2009-19

    Review of Accord proposal, Basinwide Supplementation Evaluation – Phase I (2009-009-00)

    Review of Accord proposal, Basinwide Supplementation Evaluation – Phase I (2009-009-00) At the Council’s March 26, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission’s (CRITFC) Accord proposal, Basinwide Supplementation...
  23. REPORT
    Oct 14, 2005
    ISRP/ISAB 2005-15

    Monitoring and Evaluation of Supplementation Projects

    Monitoring and Evaluation of Supplementation Projects In this 11-page report, the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) and Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) identify for the Council, Council staff, and regional managers, the critical...
  24. REPORT
    Jun 06, 2006
    ISAB/ISRP 2006-4

    Review of the Draft Monitoring and Evaluation Guidance Document

    Review of the Draft Monitoring and Evaluation Guidance Document In April 2005, the Council requested that the ISAB and ISRP jointly review the document, Draft Guidance for Developing Monitoring and Evaluation as a Program Element of the Fish and Wildlife...
  25. REPORT
    Jan 15, 2004
    ISAB/ISRP 2004-1

    Review of Draft Action Agency and NOAA Fisheries RME Plan

    Review of Draft Action Agency and NOAA Fisheries RME Plan Related link: Presentation (960k PDF) at February 2004 Council meeting This ISAB and ISRP review was requested by NOAA Fisheries and the Council in September 2003. The draft RME Plan was...
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