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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.

Fish and Wildlife Overview

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

Independent Review Groups

  • Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB)
  • Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB)
  • Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP)

Forums and Workgroups

  • Asset Management Subcommittee
  • Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum
  • Regional Coordination
  • Science and Policy Exchange
  • Toxics Workgroup
  • Columbia Basin Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Workgroup
  • Informal Hatchery Workgroup
  • Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup

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  • Adaptive Management
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  • Blocked Areas
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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.

Energy Overview

The Northwest Power Plan

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

Technical Tools and Models

  • Regional Portfolio Model
  • Generation Evaluation System Model (GENESYS)

Energy Advisory Committees

  • Regional Technical Forum
  • Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
  • Demand Forecast Advisory Committee
  • Demand Response Advisory Committee
  • Generating Resources Advisory Committee
  • Fuels Advisory Committee
  • Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee
  • System Analysis Advisory Committee
  • RTF Policy Advisory Committee
  • System Integration Forum
  • Resource Strategies Advisory Committee (Not Active)

Energy Topics

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Demand Response
  • Power Supply
  • Resource Adequacy
  • Energy Storage
  • Hydropower
  • Transmission

Energy Forums and Workgroups

  • Pacific NW Demand Response Project
  • Northwest Wind Integration Forum (Archive)
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Informal Hatchery Workgroup Meeting
SEP 2021
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27
Power Plan Public Hearing Hosted by Montana
SEP 2021
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29
9:00 am—11:30 am
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
OCT 2021
THU
07
Power Plan Public Hearing Hosted by Washington
OCT 2021
TUE
12
Power Plan Public Hearing Hosted by Oregon
OCT 2021
TUE WED
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Council Meeting
OCT 2021
THU
14
Power Plan Public Hearing Hosted by Idaho
OCT 2021
TUE
19
9:30 am—3:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2021
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09
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2021
TUE WED
16 - 17
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NOV 2021
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30
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
DEC 2021
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07 - 08
RTF Meeting
DEC 2021
MON
13
9:00 am—11:00 am
Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup
DEC 2021
TUE WED
14 - 15
Council Meeting
JAN 2022
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11 - 12
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JAN 2022
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19
1:00 pm—5:00 pm
Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum
JAN 2022
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25
9:00 am—12:00 pm
RTF New Member Orientation: January 25, 2022
JAN 2022
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26
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
JAN 2022
FRI
28
8:30 am—11:30 am
Power Committee Meeting
FEB 2022
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14
9:00 am—10:30 am
Informal Hatchery Workgroup Meeting
FEB 2022
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15 - 16
Council Meeting
FEB 2022
WED
23
9:00 am—2:30 pm
RTF Meeting
MAR 2022
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02
9:30 am—3:00 pm
System Integration Forum: Scope of Work on Potential Lower Snake River Dam Analysis
MAR 2022
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08
1:30 pm—2:30 pm
Public Affairs Committee Meeting
MAR 2022
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14 - 15
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MAR 2022
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18
9:00 am—11:00 am
Fish and Wildlife Committee Meeting
MAR 2022
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MAR 2022
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30
9:30 am—12:00 pm
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q1 Meeting
APR 2022
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APR 2022
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MAY 2022
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24
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08
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System Analysis Advisory Committee
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RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q2 Meeting
JUN 2022
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06
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08
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Resource Adequacy Adv Comm - Steering Committee
JUL 2022
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JUL 2022
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19
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JUL 2022
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27
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Resource Adequacy and System Analysis Committee Meeting
AUG 2022
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09
9:00 am—12:45 pm
RTF Meeting
AUG 2022
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10
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System Analysis Advisory Committee
AUG 2022
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AUG 2022
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30
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F&W Committee Meeting
SEP 2022
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12
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Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup Meeting
SEP 2022
TUE WED
13 - 14
Council Meeting
SEP 2022
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20 - 21
RTF Meeting
SEP 2022
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28
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RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q3 Meeting
OCT 2022
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F&W and Power Committee Meetings
OCT 2022
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OCT 2022
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NOV 2022
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08
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30
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  1. WEBPAGE

    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...
  2. WEBPAGE

    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,...
  3. WEBPAGE

    2019-2021 Resident Fish and Sturgeon Review project list

    2019-2021 Resident Fish and Sturgeon Review project list The following projects were submitted for this review . ID Title Sponsor Presentation 198503800 Colville Hatchery Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Colville Confederated Tribes Presentation...
  4. WEBPAGE

    K_Resident_fish

    K_Resident_fish Perpetual land protection efforts are one of the most effective ways to address losses of resident fish and changes to other freshwater species. This includes conservation easements, land purchases, or other long term measures. When...
  5. MEETING
    Feb 05, 2018

    Existing objectives for 7 fish species

    Existing Objectives for 7 Fish Species bull trout, redband trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee, Pacific lamprey, white sturgeon, and eulachon Date and Time (remote meeting) February 5 th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm (Pacific Time) Meeting Material Meeting notes and...
  6. MEETING
    Nov 14, 2019

    Proposal Form Webinar - Resident Fish and Sturgeon Review

    Meeting Location - Pacific State Marine Fisheries Commission GoToMeeting and conference line : 800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda 9 a.m. Welcome 9:10 a.m. Overview of schedule and process 9:30 a.m. ISRP Review 9:40 a.m. Proposal form walk-through Project...
  7. MEETING
    Dec 05, 2019

    Proposal Form Webinar - Resident Fish and Sturgeon Review

    Meeting Location: Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission GoToMeeting and conference line: 800-356-8278, code 186685 Agenda 9 a.m. Welcome 9:10 a.m. Overview of schedule and process 9:30 a.m. ISRP Review 9:40 a.m. Proposal form walk-through Project...
  8. 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...
  9. MEETING
    Mar 03, 2020

    Resident Fish and Sturgeon Presentations

    GoToMeeting and conference call 800-356-8278, code 186685 Resident Fish and Sturgeon Presentation Schedule
  10. 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...
  11. REPORT
    Jul 15, 2008
    ISAB 2008-4

    Non-native Species Impacts on Native Salmonids in the Columbia River Basin (Including Recommendations for Evaluating the Use of Non-Native Fish Species in Resident Fish Substitution Projects)

    see presentation from August Council meeting (650k PDF) In 2007, the ISAB’s partners — the Council, NOAA Fisheries, and the Columbia River Indian Tribes — approved the ISAB to evaluate the state of knowledge of the impact of both intentional and...
  12. REPORT
    Mar 04, 1997
    ISAB 97-3

    Ecological impacts of the flow provisions of the Biological Opinion for endangered Snake River salmon on resident fishes in the Hungry Horse and Libby systems in Montana, Idaho, and British Columbia

    Within the community of biologists in the basin, contention exists with respect to the scientific rationale for late summer flow augmentation in the mainstem Columbia River intended to assist outmigration of endangered Snake River fall chinook, as called...
  13. REPORT
    Dec 01, 1998
    98-33

    Review of Artificial Production of Anadromous and Resident Fish in the Columbia River Basin

    [Introductory letter to Council Chair John Etchart, December 1, 1998] I am pleased to transmit to you the Scientific Review Team's (SRT) first report on the review of hatchery programs in the Columbia River Basin. This version of the report corrects...
  14. REPORT
    Apr 29, 2002
    ISRP 2002-7

    Preliminary ISRP Step Review - Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish, Project 199500100

    At the Council's request, the ISRP reviewed the Step submittal for Project 199500100, Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish. This step submittal initiates a combined step review that addresses the construction of two rearing ponds in association with the Kalispel...
  15. REPORT
    Jul 01, 2002
    ISRP 2002-12

    Final Step Review - Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish, Project 199500100

    At the Council's request, the ISRP reviewed the Step submittal for Project 199500100, Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish. The step submittal initiated a combined step review that addresses the construction of two rearing ponds in association with the Kalispel...
  16. REPORT
    Aug 04, 2003
    ISRP 2003-11

    Review of Protocols for Counting Salmonids, Resident Fish, and Lampreys in the Pacific Northwest

    Background At the request of the Council, the ISRP reviewed the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's proposal, Protocols for Counting Salmonids, Resident Fish, and Lampreys in the Pacific Northwest. This project would assemble and evaluate...
  17. REPORT
    Apr 03, 2012
    ISRP 2012-6

    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 for public comment The attached report provides the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s final...
  18. REPORT
    Feb 08, 2012
    ISRP 2012-2

    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 recommendations on 71 proposals submitted for the Resident Fish, Data...
  19. REPORT
    Dec 22, 2009
    ISRP 2009-56

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

    At the Council’s December 16, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed documentation provided by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to meet a condition for the Columbia River Fish Accord project Resident Fish Research, Monitoring and Evaluation...
  20. REPORT
    Oct 29, 2009
    ISRP 2009-44

    Final Review of Accord Proposal, Resident Fish RME proposal (2008-109-00)

    At the Council’s September 30, 2009 request the ISRP reviewed the Colville Confederated Tribes’ revised proposal, Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation (#2008-109-00), which is a Columbia River Fish Accords project. The proposal was revised...
  21. REPORT
    Aug 04, 2009
    ISRP 2009-34

    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 (#2008-109-00), which is a Columbia River Fish Accords project. The goal of this project is to...
  22. REPORT
    Oct 13, 1999
    99-15

    Artificial Production Review

    Executive Summary I. Introduction In July 1997, Congress directed the Northwest Power Planning Council (Council), with the assistance of the Independent Scientific Advisory Board (a panel of 11 scientists who advise both the Council and the National...
  23. REPORT
    Apr 01, 1999
    99-4

    Review of Artificial Production of Anadromous and Resident Fish in the Columbia River Basin

    Part I: A Scientific Basis for Columbia River Production Programs Note: This web page contains only the title page, transmittal letter, introduction and conclusions. Click here for the full report. Scientific Review Team Independent Scientific...
  24. REPORT
    Aug 06, 2020
    ISRP 2020-08

    ISRP Final Report: Category Review of Resident Fish and Sturgeon Projects

    * ISRP Presentation to the Council, August 12, 2020 * Public comment on ISRP Report 2020-08 + Kalispel Tribe of Indians + Washington Invasive Species Council + Public Power Council This report provides the Independent...
  25. REPORT
    Jun 01, 2021
    ISRP 2021-05

    ISRP Follow-up Review of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Response for Libby Dam Mitigation Project (#1995-004-00)

    At the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s request of March 31, 2021, the ISRP reviewed a response from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP), regarding Project #1995-004-00 , Libby Reservoir Mitigation Restoration and Research, Monitoring and...
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