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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
2020 Addendum 2014/2020 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program Subbasin Plans Project Reviews and Recommendations

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Energy

The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to ensure the region’s power supply and acquire cost-effective energy efficiency.

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  • Regional Portfolio Model
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  1. REPORT
    May 16, 2018
    2018-6

    Request for Recommendations to Amend the Northwest Power and Conservation Council's 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

    Request for Recommendations to Amend the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program May 16, 2018 Council Document No: 2018-06 To state and federal fish and wildlife agencies, the region’s Indian...
  2. REPORT
    Jan 14, 2020
    2020-1

    2020 Addendum to the 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program — Part II: Program Implementation

    At its January 2020 meeting, the Council adopted Part II of the 2020 Addendum to the 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (see sidebar link). Part II provides a set of near-term priorities for implementation. At the March 2020 meeting,...
  3. REPORT
    Nov 15, 1982
    1982 Program

    1982 Columbia River Basin Fish & Wildlife Program

    To the People of the Pacific Northwest: Three generations ago, when the Columbia River and its many tributaries ran free to the sea and fish and wildlife were plentiful, the people of our region were presented an unmatched opportunity. To the credit of...
  4. REPORT
    Aug 23, 2017
    2014-12

    2014/2020 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council's program is the largest regional effort to recover and protect fish and wildlife in the nation. Funded by the federal Bonneville Power Administration under the authority of the 1980 Northwest Power Act, the program mitigates the impacts of...
  5. REPORT
    Dec 30, 2014

    Message from the Council

    The Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council is the most comprehensive fish and wildlife mitigation and restoration effort in the world. Since 1982, the Council’s program has directed the investment...
  6. MEETING
    Sep 13, 2021

    Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup

    Fish and Wildlife Program Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/207731629 You can also dial in using your phone. United...
  7. MEETING
    May 06, 2019

    Fish and Wildlife Committee Meeting

    3 p.m. (Mountain Time) - Payette Room Join the conference call: 800-356-8278, code 164673 (this is a conference call only, no GoToMeeting) The Fish and Wildlife Committee will have a work session to continue the discussion of the Fish and Wildlife Program...
  8. MEETING
    Jun 24, 2019

    Council Work Session for Fish and Wildlife Program Amendments

    GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 390467 The Council will have a work session on June 24th to continue the discussion of draft amendments to the Council's Fish and Wildlife Program.
  9. MEETING
    Aug 21, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Kalispell Red...
  10. MEETING
    Aug 22, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Kootenai River...
  11. MEETING
    Sep 17, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the CH2M HILL Alumni Center at 725 SW...
  12. MEETING
    Oct 01, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Chambers of the Spokane City Council...
  13. MEETING
    Oct 15, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Seattle at 808 Howell...
  14. MEETING
    Oct 08, 2019

    Large-group Technical Consultation on the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council's fish and wildlife division will be hosting a large-group technical consultation on Part I of the 2020 Draft Addendum. More information to come. To join remotely, please use the following conference line and GoToMeeting link: 1-800-356-8278,...
  15. MEETING
    Sep 30, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Idaho State Capitol Building's...
  16. MEETING
    Oct 01, 2019

    Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Program

    The Council will hold a public hearing to take written and oral comments on the proposed amendments to the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the IDFG Clearwater Regional Office at...
  17. MEETING
    Feb 10, 2020

    1st Salmon and Steelhead Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop

    Salmon and Steelhead Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Draft Agenda (Times will be adjusted by the group as needed) 9:30 – 10:30am...
  18. MEETING
    Feb 12, 2020

    Sturgeon Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop

    Sturgeon Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Draft Agenda (Times will be adjusted by group as needed) 1:00 – 1:30pm Welcome and...
  19. MEETING
    Mar 16, 2020

    2nd Salmon and Steelhead Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop

    Via Webinar Only - Updated 3/12/2020 2nd Salmon and Steelhead Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Draft Agenda (Times will be adjusted...
  20. MEETING
    Mar 11, 2020

    Program Wildlife Objectives and Indicators Workshop

    Program Wildlife Objectives and Indicators Workshop 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda 10:00 – 10:45am Welcome and introductions Purpose of the meeting Background and...
  21. MEETING
    Apr 13, 2020

    Next Program Addendum Part 1 Workshop

    Via Webinar Only Next Program Addendum Part 1 workshop: Review and discuss revised Part 1: Goals, Objectives and Indicators 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 10 a.m. - 4:30...
  22. MEETING
    Mar 18, 2020

    Lamprey Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop

    via webinar only - updated 3/12/2020 Lamprey Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Draft Agenda (Times will be adjusted by the group as...
  23. MEETING
    Mar 16, 2020

    Resident Fish Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop

    via webinar only - updated 3/12/2020 Resident Fish Strategy Performance Indicator Workshop 2020 Draft Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program GoToMeeting and conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Draft Agenda (Times will be adjusted by the...
  24. MEETING
    Apr 28, 2020

    Fish and Wildlife Committee Meeting

    To slow the spread of coronavirus, the Council will make all meetings completely virtual and prohibit access to the Council’s offices. We encourage people to engage with our staff and members by phone and webinar and email. Thank you for your patience and...
  25. MEETING
    Jun 15, 2020

    Public hearing on Revised Draft Part I of the 2020 Addendum to the 2014 Fish and Wildlife Program

    At the May Council meeting, the Council approved released of the Revised Draft Part I of the 2020 Addendum to the 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program. Part I, which addresses program goals, objectives and measures of progress, is available...
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