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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 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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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Northern Pike Discussion and Coordination Meeting

    Northern Pike Discussion and Coordination Meeting 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) GoToMeeting or conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda 1:00pm Welcome, Council Member Norman 1:05pm Introductions 1:15pm Adjustments and suggestions to the...
  2. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    B_program_coordination

    B_program_coordination The Council will continue to identify and provide regional leadership and coordination on a variety of fish and wildlife issues by bringing the appropriate expertise together and helping to craft strategic approaches to address...
  3. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Regional Coordination

    Regional Coordination The Council will continue to identify and provide regional leadership and coordination on a variety of fish and wildlife issues by bringing the appropriate expertise together and helping to craft strategic approaches to address these...
  4. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    FY 2013 Resident Fish, Data Management and Program Coordination Review

    FY 2013 Resident Fish, Data Management and Program Coordination Review Council recommendation and spreadsheet Council staff recommendations ISRP final review and comments Project list Council staff update from May Council meeting ISRP preliminary review...
  5. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Invitation for public comment on ISRP review Resident Fish, Data Management and Regional Coordination projects

    Invitation for public comment on ISRP review Resident Fish, Data Management and Regional Coordination projects April 2012 update: The Council invites your comments through May 4, 2012 , on two Independent Scientific Review Panel reports: Resident Fish,...
  6. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Coordination Guidance

    Coordination Guidance The Council’s Fish and Wildlife Program benefits from the coordinated efforts of many individuals and entities in implementing elements of the program on an ongoing basis. In recent years, funding for coordination activities has come...
  7. MEETING
    Aug 12, 2019

    Regional Coordination Forum

    Meeting Notes GoToMeeting and conference call 800-356-8278, code 186685 1 pm Welcome and introductions, purpose & objectives and confirm agenda Guy Norman, F&W Committee Chair 1:15-4:30 pm Topics to discuss below (breaks as needed) Update on...
  8. MEETING
    Jun 11, 2018

    Regional Coordination Forum

    See meeting notes » Agenda 12:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions purpose & objectives and confirm agenda Guy Norman, F&W Committee Chair 12:50-5:15 p.m. Topics to discuss below (breaks as needed) All Program amendment process: schedule and Letter...
  9. MEETING
    Feb 11, 2019

    Regional Coordination Forum

    Meeting notes from February 11, 2019 GoToMeeting and conference call 800-356-8278, code 186685 12:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions purpose & objectives and confirm agenda Guy Norman, F&W Committee Chair 12:50-5:15 p.m. Topics to discuss below...
  10. MEETING
    May 26, 2016

    Regional Coordination Forum

    Recording of Meeting / Attendees 1:30 - 3:30pm (PST) GoToMeeting or conference call 800-356-8278, code 186685 Draft Agenda 1:30 Welcome (Lynn Palensky) Introductions (Name and affiliation) Background (Lynn Palensky) Meeting Objective(s) 2:00 What do...
  11. MEETING
    Dec 15, 2016

    Regional Coordination Forum

    GoToMeeting or conference call 800-356-8278, code 186685 9 am to 4 pm (PST) Agenda Regional Coordination Forum Draft Notes from December 15, 2016 meeting
  12. MEETING
    May 12, 2016

    Regional Coordination Forum

    8:30am - 3:30pm (Mountain Time) GoToMeeting or conference call 800-356-8278, code 186685 8:30am Welcome and introductions Purpose & objectives, review draft agenda, news F&W Committee Chair Anders 8:45 Presentation on the Klamath Fish Health...
  13. MEETING
    Oct 15, 2015

    Regional Coordination Forum

    9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Conference call-in: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda 9:00 Welcome and introductions Purpose & objectives, review draft agenda, news F&W Committee Chair Bradbury 9:20-9:30 Role and expectations of Regional Coordination Leads Council...
  14. MEETING
    Jan 21, 2021

    Regional Coordination Forum

    Regional Coordination Forum - Meeting Notes 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (PST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/187199037 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309...
  15. MEETING
    Mar 19, 2015

    Regional Coordination Forum

    Regional Coordination Forum Agenda March 19, 2015, 9:00am - 4:00pm Northwest Power and Conservation Council Office 851 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland 97204 503-222-5161 9:00 Welcome and introductions Purpose & objectives, review draft agenda F&W...
  16. MEETING
    Sep 11, 2017

    Regional Coordination Forum

    Agenda 12:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions Purpose & objectives Confirm Agenda F&W Committee Chair, Jennifer Anders 12:50 p.m. Topics to discuss below All Update from Bonneville regarding moth-balled captive brood facility at Bonneville Project...
  17. MEETING
    May 15, 2017

    Regional Coordination Forum

    12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (MDT) The Boise Room GoToMeeting or conference call: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda 12:30 Welcome and introductions Purpose & objectives Confirm agenda F&W Committee Chair, Jennifer Anders 12:50 Topics to discuss below...
  18. REPORT
    Oct 02, 2007
    ISRP 2007-14

    Input on Evaluation of Regional Coordination Projects

    Input on Evaluation of Regional Coordination Projects In response to the ISRP’s recommendations for FY 2007-09 regional coordination proposals, the Bonneville Power Administration and regional coordination project sponsors requested additional ISRP...
  19. REPORT
    Apr 03, 2012
    ISRP 2012-6

    Final Review of Proposals for the Resident Fish, Data Management, and Regional Coordination Category

    Final Review of Proposals for the Resident Fish, Data Management, and Regional Coordination Category Also see: * Comments on the draft Resident Fish and Wildlife Monitoring Strategies (ISRP 2012-6a) * Feb 2012 Preliminary Review * invitation...
  20. REPORT
    Feb 08, 2012
    ISRP 2012-2

    Preliminary Resident Fish, Data Management, and Regional Coordination Review

    Preliminary Resident Fish, Data Management, and Regional Coordination Review Also see April 2012 Final Review, and invitation for public comment. This 320-page report provides the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s (ISRP) preliminary comments and...
  21. MEETING
    Feb 12, 2018

    Regional Coordination Forum

    12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (PT) GoToMeeting and conference call - 800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda 12:30 Welcome and introductions purpose & objectives confirm agenda F&W Committee Chair 12:50 Topics to discuss below All Bonneville update on budget (15)...
  22. MEETING
    Apr 10, 2023

    Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting

    Regional Coordination Forum (this meeting is an in-person or virtual meeting) 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Pacific Time) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/754040533 You can also dial in using your phone. Access...
  23. MEETING
    May 23, 2023

    Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting

    Regional Coordination Meeting (Virtual Meeting) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/985674221 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 985-674-221 United States (Toll...
  24. MEETING
    Sep 21, 2023

    Regional Coordination Forum

  25. MEETING
    Sep 21, 2023

    Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting - Governors Report and Future Reporting

    Agenda will be posted at a later date
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