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  1. 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...
  2. 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,...
  3. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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...
  4. WEBPAGE
    Mar 25, 2022

    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 . Proposal Title Sponsor Presentation 198503800 Colville Hatchery Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Colville Confederated Tribes Presentation...
  5. 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)

    ISRP Follow-up Review of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Response for Libby Dam Mitigation Project (#1995-004-00) At the Council’s request of March 31, 2021, the ISRP reviewed a response from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP), regarding Project...
  6. REPORT
    Jun 02, 2021
    ISRP 2021-06

    ISRP Follow-up Review of Kootenai River Ecosystem Restoration Project (#1994-049-00)

    ISRP Follow-up Review of Kootenai River Ecosystem Restoration Project (#1994-049-00) At the Council’s request of April 26, 2021, the ISRP reviewed a response and revised proposal from the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho (KTOI or proponents), regarding Project...
  7. REPORT
    Jul 07, 2022
    ISRP 2022-4

    ISRP Follow-up Review for Fort Hall Habitat Restoration, Project #1992-010-00

    ISRP Follow-up Review for Fort Hall Habitat Restoration, Project #1992-010-00 On May 12, 2022, the Council asked the ISRP to review a second revised proposal (hereafter “2022 proposal”) from the Shoshone Bannock Tribes (SBT), regarding Project...
  8. REPORT
    Dec 21, 2022
    ISRP 2022-7

    ISRP Follow-up Review of MFWP Response for Libby Dam Mitigation Project’s Fertilization Facility (Project #1995-004-00)

    ISRP Follow-up Review of MFWP Response for Libby Dam Mitigation Project’s Fertilization Facility (Project #1995-004-00) At the Council’s request of November 1, 2022, the ISRP reviewed a response submittal from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) to...
  9. REPORT
    Aug 11, 2023
    ISRP 2023-2

    ISRP Response Review of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon’s Project, Bull Trout Status and Abundance on Warm Springs Reservation (#2007-157-00)

    ISRP Response Review of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon’s Project, Bull Trout Status and Abundance on Warm Springs Reservation (#2007-157-00) On May 24, 2023, the Council asked the ISRP to review a response from...
  10. REPORT
    Aug 14, 2023
    ISRP 2023-3

    ISRP Step 1 Master Plan and Proposal Follow-up Review: Shoshone-Bannock Tribes' Waterwheel Hatchery Program

    ISRP Step 1 Master Plan and Proposal Follow-up Review: Shoshone-Bannock Tribes' Waterwheel Hatchery Program On April 26, 2023, the Council asked the ISRP to review the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes' Master Plan for their Waterwheel Hatchery Program. On April...
  11. REPORT
    Dec 21, 2023
    ISRP 2023-5

    ISRP Step 1 Response Review for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Waterwheel Hatchery Program Master Plan (Project #2008-906-00)

    ISRP Step 1 Response Review for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Waterwheel Hatchery Program Master Plan (Project #2008-906-00) On November 20, 2023, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council asked the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) to review a...
  12. REPORT
    Aug 04, 2009
    ISRP 2009-34

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

    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...
  13. REPORT
    Dec 22, 2009
    ISRP 2009-56

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

    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...
  14. REPORT
    Oct 29, 2009
    ISRP 2009-44

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

    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),...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. MEETING
    Mar 03, 2020

    Resident Fish and Sturgeon Presentations

    GoToMeeting and conference call 800-356-8278, code 186685 Resident Fish and Sturgeon Presentation Schedule
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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...
  23. REPORT
    Apr 29, 2002
    ISRP 2002-7

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

    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...
  24. REPORT
    Jul 01, 2002
    ISRP 2002-12

    Final Step Review - Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish, Project 199500100

    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...
  25. REPORT
    Aug 04, 2003
    ISRP 2003-11

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

    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,...
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