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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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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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The 2021 Northwest Power Plan 2021 Plan Supporting Materials Planning Process and Past Power Plans

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  • Regional Portfolio Model
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  1. WEBPAGE

    Habitat Assessment in Blocked Areas

    Habitat Assessment in Blocked Areas The Council is working with Bonneville Power Administration (Bonneville) to scope actions and make funds available to implement projects to address what the Council identified as the 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and...
  2. WEBPAGE

    Final Council recommendations for FY 2007-09 proposals

    Final Council recommendations for FY 2007-09 proposals
  3. WEBPAGE

    Emerging Program Priorities: Request for Proposals

    Emerging Program Priorities: Request for Proposals Jump to: Background Description of solicitation How to submit proposals How proposals are evaluated and selected 1. Background The Council, in coordination with Bonneville, is soliciting for proposals...
  4. WEBPAGE

    Final Council decision on FY 2007-09 Innovative Proposals

    Final Council decision on FY 2007-09 Innovative Proposals This letter reflects the final Council decision for Innovative Proposals for Fiscal Years 2008-09. At its September 2007 meeting in Portland, the Council decided on a set of five proposals to...
  5. WEBPAGE

    FY 2007-09 innovative proposals

    FY 2007-09 innovative proposals
  6. WEBPAGE

    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...
  7. WEBPAGE

    Proposals for 2010 Fast Track review

    Proposals for 2010 Fast Track review
  8. WEBPAGE

    Final Council recommendations for FY 2010 Wildlife proposals

    Final Council recommendations for FY 2010 Wildlife proposals Sponsors submitted these projects for review in January 2009, and ISRP gave its final review in May 2009.
  9. REPORT
    May 23, 2006
    2006-8

    International Columbia River Basin Center of Knowledge proposal

    Dear Interested Party: The Council and the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) propose the creation of a comprehensive, publicly accessible repository of information about the Columbia River in its international dimensions. The International Columbia River...
  10. REPORT
    Jan 17, 2018
    ISRP 2018-1

    Response Request for Northern Pike Suppression and Monitoring Proposal

    In response to the Council’s December 7, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a proposal titled Northern Pike Suppression and Monitoring (#2017-004-00) from the Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT), Spokane Tribe of Indians’ (STOI), and Washington Department of...
  11. REPORT
    Nov 28, 2017
    ISRP 2017-13

    Review of proposal for Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative Columbia River Basin Projects (#2017-005-00)

    In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s October 27, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a proposal titled Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative Columbia River Basin Projects (#2017-005-00). The Lamprey Initiative was developed to...
  12. REPORT
    Jun 15, 2017
    ISRP 2017-6

    Review of Expanded Proposal for Lake Roosevelt Northern Pike Suppression Project (1994-043-00)

    At the Council’s June 2, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a proposal from the Spokane Tribe of Indians (STOI) to increase and expand northern pike removal efforts in Lake Roosevelt as part of Project #1994-043-00, Lake Roosevelt Data Collection....
  13. REPORT
    Mar 28, 2016
    ISRP 2016-6

    Final Review of Lake Roosevelt Northern Pike Suppression Proposal (1994-043-00)

    At the Council’s February 26, 2016 request, the ISRP reviewed a response to our January 25, 2016 review of the Spokane Tribe of Indians’ Fiscal Year 2016 proposed “Lake Roosevelt Northern Pike Suppression Plan.” This proposed suppression effort is a scope...
  14. REPORT
    Jan 25, 2016
    ISRP 2016-2

    Review of Lake Roosevelt Northern Pike Suppression Proposal (1994-043-00)

    In response to the Council’s December 8, 2015 request, the ISRP reviewed the Spokane Tribe of Indians’ Fiscal Year 2016 proposed “Lake Roosevelt Northern Pike Suppression Plan.” This proposed suppression effort is a scope change for the ongoing Lake...
  15. REPORT
    Jan 28, 2015
    ISRP 2015-1

    Review of a Revised Proposal for the Yakama Nation’s Accord project, Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation (#2008-471-00)

    In response to the Council’s December 4, 2014 request, the ISRP reviewed a revised proposal for the Yakama Nations’ Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation Project (#2008-471-00). The revised proposal is intended to address a condition placed on this...
  16. REPORT
    Feb 10, 2014
    ISRP 2014-2

    Review of Interim Progress Report for the Yakama Nations’ Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation Project (#2008-471-00)

    In response to the Council’s December 13, 2013 request, the ISRP reviewed the Interim Project Progress Report (November 2013) for the Yakama Nations’ Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation Project (#2008-471-00). The progress report is intended to...
  17. REPORT
    Sep 28, 2001
    ISRP 2001-10

    Comments on CRITFC proposal for a Collaborative Center for Applied Fish Science

    To: Council Members From: Nancy Huntly, ISRP Review Subcommittee Chair The Council asked the ISRP to comment on the need for and purpose of a facility to house a collaborative research and education program in applied fish science. This proposal is...
  18. REPORT
    Feb 28, 2003
    ISRP 2003-4

    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 the Bonneville Power Administration and the Council, the Independent Scientific...
  19. REPORT
    Feb 03, 2014
    ISRP 2014-1

    Review of revised proposal for the Nez Perce Tribe’s project Protect and Restore Northeast Oregon/Southeast Washington (#2007-393-00)

    In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s January 6, 2014 request, the ISRP reviewed a revised proposal for the Nez Perce Tribe’s project titled Protect and Restore Northeast Oregon/Southeast Washington (project #2007-393-00). The...
  20. REPORT
    Mar 24, 2003
    ISRP 2003-6

    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 research, monitoring, and evaluation requirements under the National Marine Fisheries...
  21. REPORT
    Apr 06, 2004
    ISRP 2004-5

    Review of Summer Spill Study Proposal

    In early March 2004, the Council requested that the ISRP review the US Geological Survey's proposal, "Estimating the survival of sub-yearling Chinook salmon through Bonneville Dam during two spill operation scenarios using Radio-Telemetry: 2004." This...
  22. REPORT
    Dec 01, 2005
    ISRP 2005-19

    Review of Fiscal Year 2006 Proposal, Acoustic Tracking for Studying Ocean Survival (2003-114-00)

    Background At Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and the Council’s request, the ISRP reviewed Project 2003-114-00, Acoustic Tracking for Studying Ocean Survival. This project is part of the Action Agencies’ effort to achieve specific goals...
  23. REPORT
    Jan 26, 2006
    ISRP 2006-2

    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 the project sponsor’s response to the ISRP’s initial review of the proposal. The...
  24. REPORT
    Feb 14, 2006
    ISRP 2006-3

    Response Review of Fiscal Year 2006 Proposal, "An Acoustic Tracking Array for Studying Ocean Survival and Movements of Columbia River Salmon (2003-114-00)"

    Background At the request of the Council (dated 9 January 2006), the ISRP reviewed the revised Fiscal Year 2006 proposal "An Acoustic Tracking Array for Studying Ocean Survival and Movements of Columbia River Salmon" (dated 5 January 2006) and the...
  25. REPORT
    May 10, 2007
    ISRP 2007-5

    Final Review of Proposal for Project 2003-063-00, Natural Reproductive Success & Demographic Effects of Hatchery-Origin Steelhead in Abernathy Ck, Washington

    At the Bonneville Power Administration and the Council’s request, the ISRP reviewed the proposal for Project 2003-063-00, Natural Reproductive Success & Demographic Effects of Hatchery-Origin Steelhead in Abernathy Creek., Washington for the FY 2007...
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