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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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The Fish and Wildlife Program

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Adaptive Management Anadromous Fish Mitigation Blocked Areas Fish Screens Hatcheries & Artificial Production Invasive and Non-Native Species Lamprey Predation: Sea lions, pike, birds Program Tracker: Resources, Tools, Maps Protected Areas Research Plan Resident Fish Sockeye Sturgeon
Power Planning

The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to assure the Pacific Northwest of an adequate, efficient, economical, and reliable power supply.

Power Planning Overview

The Northwest Power Plan

9th Northwest Power Plan The 2021 Northwest Power Plan 2021 Plan Supporting Materials 2021 Plan Mid-term Assessment Planning Process and Past Power Plans

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Climate and Weather Conservation Resources Demand Forecast Demand Response Fuels Generating Resources Resource Adequacy System Analysis Regional Technical Forum (RTF) RTF Policy

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Recent and Upcoming Meetings

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NOV 2025
WED
05
9:00 am—12:00 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
NOV 2025
THU
13
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2025
TUE WED
18 - 19
Council Meeting
DEC 2025
WED THU
03 - 04
Council Work Session on F&W Amendments
DEC 2025
TUE
09
9:00 am—3:15 pm
RTF Meeting
DEC 2025
TUE
16
9:00 am—11:00 am
Council Meeting
DEC 2025
FRI
19
9:00 am—10:00 am
Council Meeting Executive Session
JAN 2026
TUE
13
9:00 am—6:00 pm
Council Meeting
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program
JAN 2026
WED
21
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
JAN 2026
WED
28
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
JAN 2026
THU
29
9:00 am—4:00 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Kalispell)
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Lewiston)
FEB 2026
TUE
03
4:30 pm—6:30 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Spokane)
FEB 2026
WED
04
4:30 pm—6:30 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Yakima)
FEB 2026
TUE
10
Council Meeting
FEB 2026
THU
12
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Bend)
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Boise)
FEB 2026
TUE
17
4:30 pm—6:30 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Seattle)
FEB 2026
WED
18
9:00 am—12:25 pm
RTF Meeting
FEB 2026
TUE
24
3:30 pm—6:00 pm
Public hearing on Draft 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program
FEB 2026
THU
26
1:30 pm—3:00 pm
Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
MAR 2026
FRI
06
9:30 am—12:00 pm
Demand Response Advisory Committee
MAR 2026
TUE WED
10 - 11
Council Meeting
MAR 2026
TUE
17
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
MAR 2026
MON
23
10:00 am—11:30 am
Public Affairs Committee Meeting
MAR 2026
TUE
24
10:30 am—12:00 pm
Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
APR 2026
TUE THU
14 - 16
Council Meeting
APR 2026
TUE
21
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
APR 2026
WED
22
9:00 am—4:00 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
APR 2026
THU
23
9:00 am—3:15 pm
Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
APR 2026
MON
27
1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Demand Response Advisory Committee
APR 2026
TUE WED
28 - 29
Council Meeting and Work Session
MAY 2026
MON
04
11:00 am—1:00 pm
Fish and Wildlife Committee - Closed Session
MAY 2026
TUE
05
10:00 am—12:00 pm
Fish and Wildlife Committee - Closed Session
MAY 2026
WED
06
9:00 am—12:30 pm
System Analysis Advisory Committee
MAY 2026
THU
07
9:00 am—10:30 am
Generating Resources Advisory Committee
9:00 am—10:00 am
Fish and Wildlife Committee - Closed session
MAY 2026
TUE THU
12 - 14
Council Meeting
MAY 2026
TUE
19
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
MAY 2026
THU
21
10:00 am—11:00 am
Public Affairs Committee Meeting
MAY 2026
WED
27
9:30 am—3:00 pm
Council Meeting and Work Session
JUN 2026
TUE WED
16 - 17
Council Meeting
JUN 2026
TUE WED
23 - 24
RTF Meeting
JUN 2026
TUE
30
8:30 am—12:00 pm
Council Meeting
JUL 2026
WED
08
10:00 am—11:00 am
Public Affairs Committee Meeting
JUL 2026
MON TUE
13 - 14
Council Meeting
JUL 2026
TUE
21
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
AUG 2026
TUE WED
11 - 12
Council Meeting
AUG 2026
TUE WED
18 - 19
RTF Meeting
SEP 2026
WED THU
09 - 10
Council Meeting
SEP 2026
TUE WED
15 - 16
RTF Meeting
OCT 2026
WED THU
14 - 15
Council Meeting
OCT 2026
TUE
20
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2026
TUE
10
9:00 am—1:00 pm
RTF Meeting
NOV 2026
TUE WED
17 - 18
Council Meeting
DEC 2026
TUE
08
9:00 am—4:00 pm
RTF Meeting
DEC 2026
TUE WED
15 - 16
Council Meeting
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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Columbia River Treaty

    Columbia River Treaty Treaty History and Politics From Treaty to Trust Treaty future Next steps The Columbia River Treaty ( full text ) between the United States and Canada mandated the construction and operation of three water-storage dams in British...
  2. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Methodology for Determining Quantifiable Environmental Costs and Benefits

    Methodology for Determining Quantifiable Environmental Costs and Benefits See comments from: Bonneville Power Clark PUD EWeb Flathead Electric Green Energy Institute NW Energy Coalition NRIC Oregon Dept of Energy OREP PNGC Power PNUCC Public Generating...
  3. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Demand Response Resources and Publications

    Demand Response Resources and Publications Council resources The Ninth Power Plan DR Potential Presentations and Workbooks (2025/2026) (under Resources on technical elements page) Demand Response overview Demand Response in the 2021 Power Plan (published...
  4. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    About the Seventh Power Plan

    About the Seventh Power Plan The Seventh Northwest Power Plan was released in 2016, with a Midterm Assessment completed in 2019. The Council’s current plan is the 2021 Power Plan . Resources Brochure summarizing the Seventh Plan Summary of the key...
  5. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Power Planning

    Power Planning Next Power Plan As of 2025 work is underway on our Ninth Power Plan . Find all the metholodogies, presentations, models, forecasts and updates related to the planning process. 2021 Power Plan Published in March 2022, this is the Council's...
  6. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    GENESYS – GENeration Evaluation SYStem Model

    GENESYS – GENeration Evaluation SYStem Model What is GENESYS ? The GENESYS (Generation Evaluation System) model was developed to assess the adequacy of the Pacific Northwest regional power supply, given uncertain future conditions. It is also the primary...
  7. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Pacific Northwest Demand Response Project

    Pacific Northwest Demand Response Project These meetings are no longer held. Demand response is now worked on at the Council's Demand Response Advisory Committee. Check out the committee's page for the latest meetings and info on our work on DR. The...
  8. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Energy Efficiency

    Energy Efficiency Jun 26, 2026 Council working toward mid-July decision on releasing draft Ninth Power Plan for public review, comment The Council is getting closer to a possible decision on whether to approve releasing a draft of the Ninth Power Plan to...
  9. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Demand Response

    Demand Response Demand response has played a growing role in the Northwest power system over recent years, and its future potential is significantly larger than it has been in the past. The Council’s 2021 Power Plan identified low-cost and frequently...
  10. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Resource Adequacy

    Resource Adequacy Electricity does more than keep the lights on in the Pacific Northwest. It literally powers our economy. The absence or presence of an adequate electricity supply can either curtail or facilitate economic growth. In the worst extreme, an...
  11. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee

    Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee Overview This committee helps the Council annually assess the adequacy of the regional supply five years out, counting only existing resources, planned resources that are sited and licensed and the energy efficiency...
  12. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Sixth Power Plan Summary

    Sixth Power Plan Summary The Sixth Northwest Power Plan is the sixth five-year plan adopted by the Council since Congress passed the Northwest Power Act in 1980. The Power Plan, which guides the Bonneville Power Administration, details a strategy to meet...
  13. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    SIXTH Plan Council Conservation Assessment Methodology

    SIXTH Plan Council Conservation Assessment Methodology These tools are related to work done in 2009/2010 for the Sixth Plan and are out of date! For the latest plan visit our power planning page . Need specific help with conservation methodologies -...
  14. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    2021 Power Plan Committee and Council Presentations

    2021 Power Plan Committee and Council Presentations The following is a list of presentation and background material from Council and Power Committee meetings. We've included the Council's key assumptions and decisions related to the plan - however, it's...
  15. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Demand Response Supply Curve Assumptions

    Demand Response Supply Curve Assumptions Recognition of Assumptions The potential analyzed in the 2021 Plan represents the availability of utilities to influence or control end-use customer loads to provide relief during peak events. This potential...
  16. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Demand Response and the Northwest Power Act

    Demand Response and the Northwest Power Act As defined by the Council’s Demand Response Advisory Committee, demand response is a non-persistent intentional change in net electricity usage by end-use customers from normal consumptive patterns in response...
  17. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    2021 Power Plan: Supporting Material Overview

    2021 Power Plan: Supporting Material Overview Under Construction
  18. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    2021 Power Plan: Scenario Analysis and Findings

    2021 Power Plan: Scenario Analysis and Findings Under construction
  19. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Demand Response General Methodology

    Demand Response General Methodology The achievable technical potential impact and cost for 23 demand response products are included in the supply curves used as inputs for the 2021 Power Plan. These 23 products were aggregated by net levelized cost into...
  20. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Assessing Demand Response Potential

    Assessing Demand Response Potential Determine Key Parameters To calculate the demand response achievable technical potential, there are several key inputs parameters needed: global inputs (economic and system) and product inputs (impact and cost). [1] The...
  21. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Natural Gas and Other Fuels

    Natural Gas and Other Fuels Natural gas, coal, and oil are the primary fossil fuels used in the region. The work at the Council covers many aspects of the fossil fuels used in the region, including price forecasting, infrastructure analysis, and...
  22. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Natural Gas Price Forecast

    Natural Gas Price Forecast Natural gas is a key source of energy for the Northwest. In addition to direct use in homes and businesses as a fuel for space and water heating, gas is also an important fuel for many large and small-scale industrial processes....
  23. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Natural Gas Regional Infrastructure, Supply, and Demand

    Natural Gas Regional Infrastructure, Supply, and Demand The gas used in in the region is piped in from two primary sources. The Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) and the US Rockies region. The Northwest has a robust infrastructure build-out to...
  24. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Total Demand Response Potential

    Total Demand Response Potential The 2021 Power Plan found the total achievable technical DR potential is 3,721 megawatts for the summer period and 2,761 megawatts for the winter period by the end of the 20-year plan horizon. The achievable technical...
  25. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Conservation in the Power Act

    Conservation in the Power Act Energy Efficiency as a Resource The Northwest Power Act was groundbreaking in its approach to conservation, treating it as a priority resource to be considered in integrated resource planning. The Section 3(3) of the...
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