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Fish and Wildlife

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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The Fish and Wildlife Program

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Adaptive Management Anadromous Fish Mitigation Blocked Areas Hatcheries & Artificial Production Invasive and Non-Native Species Lamprey Predation: Sea lions, pike, birds Protected Areas Research Plan Resident Fish Program Tracker: Resources, Tools, Maps Sockeye Sturgeon
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The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to assure the Pacific Northwest of an adequate, efficient, economical, and reliable power supply.

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The Northwest Power Plan

9th Northwest Power Plan The 2021 Northwest Power Plan 2021 Plan Supporting Materials 2021 Plan Mid-term Assessment Planning Process and Past Power Plans

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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Ocean and Plume Workshop

    Ocean and Plume Workshop Resources Attendees and contact information Council letter to PFMC on Ecosystem Management Plan Ocean projects synthesis report ISAB review of Ocean projects synthesis report Multivariate Models of Adult Pacific Salmon Returns...
  2. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    10_plume_ocean

    10_plume_ocean Sub-strategy Monitor ocean conditions and related salmon survival and endorses mitigation and management actions that improve the survival, growth, and viability of Columbia River fish in varying ocean conditions. Rationale The ocean...
  3. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum

    Ocean forum
  4. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Ocean and Plume Forum Members

    Ocean and Plume Forum Members Forum Members Bonneville Power Administration: Bill Maslen, Ben Zelinsky Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership: Catherine Corbett Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Dan Rawding Dan James US Fish and Wildlife Service:...
  5. MEETING
    Jan 19, 2017

    Ocean and Plume Science Management Forum Meeting

    January 19, 2017 See meeting notes Council Central Office 851 SW 6th Ave, Suite 1100 Portland 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. GoToMeeting or conference call: 800-356-8278, code 395312 Draft Agenda Welcome and Introductions Important developments: changes to Council...
  6. MEETING
    Jan 24, 2014

    Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum

    The next Ocean, Plume Science and Management Forum Meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 24, 2014 at 1 p.m. GoToMeeting or Conference call - 800-786-1922 participant code 4829419 1 p.m. Welcome and Introductions: Council member Phil Rockefeller 1:15...
  7. MEETING
    Oct 24, 2013

    Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum

    GoToMeeting or conference call 800-786-1922, code 17928867 9-9:30 Welcome and Introductions Council Member Phil Rockefeller 9:30-10:30 Review management questions from the Columbia Basin F&W Program relating to Ocean and Plume Forum Break 10:45-11:45...
  8. MEETING
    Oct 26, 2017

    Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum

    Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum Meeting and Conference Call 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda (10/19/17) Welcome and introductions (10 min) Check-in on Forum progress & future (10 min)...
  9. MEETING
    Mar 04, 2016

    Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum

    Meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. (PST) GoToMeeting or Conference Call - 1-800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda Welcome and Introductions: Phil Rockefeller Approve draft notes from last meeting (November 2, 2015) Charter update: Patty O’Toole Discussion of...
  10. MEETING
    Nov 02, 2015

    Ocean and Plume Science Management Forum

    Time: 10-11 a.m. GoToMeeting or Conference Call - 1-800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda Approve notes from last meeting (October 9, 2015) Review and discuss draft revised charter Discuss possible timeframes and topics for meetings for 2016
  11. MEETING
    Oct 09, 2015

    Ocean and Plume Science Management Forum

    Time: 9 - 10 am GoToMeeting or Conference Call - 1-800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda Approve notes from last meeting ( March, 2015 ) Review purpose of this meeting Charter - expires in October Review objectives Review upcoming work associated with revision...
  12. MEETING
    Mar 04, 2015

    Ocean and Plume Science Management Forum

    Time: 9am – 1pm, Pacific time GoToMeeting or conference call 800-786-1922, code 17928867 Draft Agenda 9-9:20am Welcome and introductions, review and approve last meeting notes 9:20-9:50 Presentation of ISAB Report - Density Dependence Impacts on Fish...
  13. MEETING
    Nov 18, 2014

    Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum

    **This meeting will be held on the 2nd floor conference room** Draft Agenda 1. Please join my meeting. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/660582857 2. Join the conference call: 1-800-786-1922 code 4829419 9:00 - 9:20 am Welcome and introductions, review...
  14. REPORT
    Dec 30, 2014

    10. Plume and nearshore ocean

    10. Plume and nearshore ocean Sub-strategy Monitor ocean conditions and related salmon survival and endorses mitigation and management actions that improve the survival, growth, and viability of Columbia River fish in varying ocean conditions. ...
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