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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    ISRP Comment on the Yakama Nation's Response for the Klickitat Master Plan (#1988-115-35)

    ISRP Comment on the Yakama Nation's Response for the Klickitat Master Plan (#1988-115-35) [Email sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 12:03 PM] Tony and Mark, The ISRP considered the Yakama Nation’s response to our questions about the Klickitat segregated steelhead...
  2. REPORT
    Jan 06, 2010
    ISRP 2010-2

    Review of the Yakama Nation's Accord Proposal, Columbia Cascade Province MOA Habitat Projects (2009-003-00)

    Review of the Yakama Nation's Accord Proposal, Columbia Cascade Province MOA Habitat Projects (2009-003-00) At the Council’s September 15, 2009 request the ISRP began a review of the Yakama Nation’s Columbia River Fish Accord proposal titled Columbia...
  3. REPORT
    Jul 26, 2018
    ISRP 2018-6

    ISRP Step 2 and 3 Review for the Melvin R. Sampson Coho Facility – Response Requested

    ISRP Step 2 and 3 Review for the Melvin R. Sampson Coho Facility – Response Requested In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s June 6, 2018 request, the ISRP reviewed Step 2 and 3 documents from the Yakama Nation for the Melvin R....
  4. REPORT
    Feb 13, 2020
    ISRP 2020-3

    Review of the Yakama Nation’s Revised Master Plan for Yakima Subbasin Summer- and Fall-run Chinook, Coho Salmon and Steelhead

    Review of the Yakama Nation’s Revised Master Plan for Yakima Subbasin Summer- and Fall-run Chinook, Coho Salmon and Steelhead In response to the Council's November 6, 2019 request, the ISRP reviewed the Yakama Nation’s Revised Master Plan for Yakima...
  5. REPORT
    Mar 15, 2005
    2005-3

    Klickitat Subbasin Anadromous Fishery Master Plan

    Klickitat Subbasin Anadromous Fishery Master Plan Dear Interested Party: For Fiscal Year 2001, projects in the Columbia Gorge Province were subject to the in-depth province-based review. This province includes the Klickitat subbasin. The primary fish...
  6. REPORT
    Feb 10, 2014
    ISRP 2014-2

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

    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...
  7. REPORT
    Feb 19, 2005
    ISRP 2005-7

    Step 1 Review of the Klickitat Subbasin Anadromous Fishery Master Plan (YKFP-Klickitat Design and Construction, Project #1988-115-35)

    Step 1 Review of the Klickitat Subbasin Anadromous Fishery Master Plan (YKFP-Klickitat Design and Construction, Project #1988-115-35) Per the Council's November 18, 2004 request, the ISRP reviewed the updated Klickitat Subbasin Anadromous Fishery Master...
  8. REPORT
    Nov 01, 2005
    ISRP 2005-16

    Review of the Yakama Nation’s Response to the ISRP’s Step 1 Review of the Klickitat Subbasin Anadromous Fishery Master Plan

    Review of the Yakama Nation’s Response to the ISRP’s Step 1 Review of the Klickitat Subbasin Anadromous Fishery Master Plan Background Per the Council’s September 2005 request, the ISRP reviewed the Yakama Nation’s response to the ISRP’s Step 1 review...
  9. REPORT
    Aug 09, 2006
    ISRP 2006-5

    Review of the Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Master Plan: Step 1 of a 3-step process

    Review of the Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Master Plan: Step 1 of a 3-step process At the Council's request, the ISRP reviewed the Yakama Nation's Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Master Plan as part of the Step One process of the Council's Three Step...
  10. REPORT
    Jun 17, 2008
    ISRP 2008-6

    Review of the March 2008 Yakama Nation’s Klickitat Anadromous Fisheries Master Plan

    Review of the March 2008 Yakama Nation’s Klickitat Anadromous Fisheries Master Plan Per the Council's April 2008 request, the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) reviewed the Yakama Nation’s Klickitat Anadromous Fisheries Master Plan, March 2008...
  11. REPORT
    Oct 20, 2017
    ISRP 2017-10

    Response Review of Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program (Project #1996-040-00)

    Response Review of Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program (Project #1996-040-00) At the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s September 25, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a response from the Yakama Nation regarding Project #1996-040-00, Mid-Columbia...
  12. REPORT
    Apr 10, 2017
    ISRP 2017-4

    Follow-up Review of Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program - Response Requested

    Follow-up Review of Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program - Response Requested In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s February 15, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a revised Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program Master Plan which...
  13. 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)

    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...
  14. REPORT
    Aug 13, 2014
    ISRP 2014-9

    Review of the Upper Columbia Kelt Reconditioning Program Update for project #2008-458-00

    Review of the Upper Columbia Kelt Reconditioning Program Update for project #2008-458-00 In response to the Council’s July 7, 2014 request, the ISRP reviewed a progress report titled Upper Columbia Kelt Reconditioning Program Update, 2014 ISRP Check-in...
  15. REPORT
    Jun 01, 2002
    IEAB 2002-2

    Review of Proposals for Improving Methow and Twisp Rivers for Anadromous Fish Interim Report

    Review of Proposals for Improving Methow and Twisp Rivers for Anadromous Fish Interim Report The Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB) has been asked to review a proposed project to increase in-stream flows and improve fish passage in the Twisp and...
  16. REPORT
    Jul 10, 2009
    ISRP 2009-27

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

    Review of the Yakama Nation’s Accord Proposal, Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation (2008-471-00) At the Council’s June 17, 2009 request the ISRP reviewed the Yakama Nation’s Columbia River Fish Accord proposal titled Upper Columbia Nutrient...
  17. REPORT
    Jun 17, 2009
    ISRP 2009-22

    Final Review of Yakama Sturgeon Management Project (2008-455-00)

    Final Review of Yakama Sturgeon Management Project (2008-455-00) At the Council’s May 19, 2009, the ISRP reviewed the Yakama Nation’s Columbia River Basin Fish Accord proposal, Yakama Sturgeon Management Project (2008-455-00). The project intends to...
  18. REPORT
    May 19, 2000
    ISRP 2000-5

    Partial Step 2 of the Council’s 3-Step Review Process: Review of the Yakama Nation's Mid-Columbia Coho Reintroduction Feasibility Project

    Partial Step 2 of the Council’s 3-Step Review Process: Review of the Yakama Nation's Mid-Columbia Coho Reintroduction Feasibility Project On March 24th, 2000, the Council requested that the ISRP review the Yakama Nation’s Mid-Columbia Coho Reintroduction...
  19. REPORT
    Jul 14, 2011
    ISRP 2011-19

    Follow-up Review of the Yakama Nations' Project, Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment (#2007-156-00)

    Follow-up Review of the Yakama Nations' Project, Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment (#2007-156-00) At the Council’s May 25, 2011 request, the ISRP reviewed a revised proposal for the Yakama Nation’s Project, Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment...
  20. REPORT
    Sep 24, 2020
    ISRP 2020-09

    ISRP Response Review: Yakama Nation’s Revised Master Plan for Yakima Subbasin Summer- and Fall-run Chinook, Coho Salmon and Steelhead

    ISRP Response Review: Yakama Nation’s Revised Master Plan for Yakima Subbasin Summer- and Fall-run Chinook, Coho Salmon and Steelhead On August 7, 2020, the Council requested that the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) review a response from the...
  21. REPORT
    Mar 06, 2009
    ISRP 2009-5

    Review of two Columbia River Fish Accord Proposals: Lyons Ferry Adult Holding and Yakama Nation Lamprey

    Review of two Columbia River Fish Accord Proposals: Lyons Ferry Adult Holding and Yakama Nation Lamprey The ISRP finds: * the Yakama Nation Pacific Lamprey Program proposal (200847000) meets scientific review criteria (in part), and * the Snake...
  22. REPORT
    Mar 19, 2009
    ISRP 2009-6

    Step One Review of the Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Master Plan (#1996-040-00)

    Step One Review of the Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Master Plan (#1996-040-00) At the Council’s December 2008 request, the ISRP reviewed the Yakama Nation’s Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Master Plan (11 November 2008 revised version), as Step One of the...
  23. REPORT
    Sep 07, 2012
    ISRP 2012-12

    ISRP Step 2 Review of the Klickitat River Anadromous Fisheries Master Plan (project 1988-115-35)

    ISRP Step 2 Review of the Klickitat River Anadromous Fisheries Master Plan (project 1988-115-35) At the Council’s July 24, 2012 request, the ISRP conducted a Step Two review of the Yakama Nation’s Klickitat River Anadromous Fisheries Master Plan (project...
  24. REPORT
    Mar 12, 2012
    ISRP 2012-4

    ISRP review of the Yakama Nation's Project, Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment (2007-156-00)

    ISRP review of the Yakama Nation's Project, Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment (2007-156-00) Also see Accords page. At the Council’s February 3, 2012 request, the ISRP reviewed a revised proposal for the Yakama Nation’s Project, Rock Creek Fish and...
  25. REPORT
    Apr 12, 2010
    ISRP 2010-8

    Follow-up Review of the Yakama Nation's Accord Proposal, Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation (2008-471-00)

    Follow-up Review of the Yakama Nation's Accord Proposal, Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation (2008-471-00) On March 15, 2010, the Council asked the ISRP to conduct a follow-up review of the Yakama Nation’s Columbia River Fish Accord proposal titled...
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