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  1. report
    Jun 10, 2019
    2019-7

    Economics of the Northern Pike Invasion in the Columbia River Basin

    Jun 10, 2019 2019-7
    2019 economics report on the impact of northern pike in the Basin
  2. news
    Jan 16, 2019

    Council Recommends Funding for Larger Dock to Handle Sea Lions at Bonneville Dam

    Jan 16, 2019
    Sea lion with a sturgeon at Bonneville Dam. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Photo. The Council this month approved a request from the Washington Department of
  3. news
    Dec 13, 2018
    John Harrison

    Analysis Will Help Target Efforts To Reduce Predation

    Dec 13, 2018 John Harrison
    Fisheries scientists at the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission are developing a model to help better target efforts to control predation on fish in the Columbia and Snake rivers.
  4. meeting
    Aug 9, 2012

    Predation in the Columbia River Basin

    Aug 9, 2012
    Agenda from the Science Policy Exchange 2012 meeting 9 - 9:05 amWelcome and Introductory CommentsPhil Rockefeller9:05 - 9:25Background & Expectations for Workshop; IntroductionsDave Ward9:25 - 9:
  5. webpage

    Freshwater Slaughter

    Sea lions are feasting on Columbia River spring Chinook salmon and may be killing as much as 40 percent of the annual run
  6. news
    Sep 14, 2018
    John Harrison

    Management Actions Have Reduced Predation On Fish By Caspian Terns In The Columbia River Estuary

    Sep 14, 2018 John Harrison
    A management plan to reduce predation by Caspian terns on fish in the Columbia River appears to be working, the research scientist who directs the effort told the Council at its September meeting.
  7. report
    Jun 11, 2009
    ISRP 2009-21

    Final review of the Columbia River Fish Accord proposal, Sea Lion Predation Rate Estimation and Non-lethal Hazing (2008-004-00)

    Jun 11, 2009 ISRP 2009-21
    At the Council’s May 19, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed a response received from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) regarding the ISRP's December 15, 2008 review of the Columb
  8. news
    Mar 28, 2018
    John Harrison

    Mixed Review

    Mar 28, 2018 John Harrison
    Scientists say the Council's Fish and Wildlife Program has 'many strengths' but also important weaknesses. The Council is getting ready to begin the next program revision.
  9. news
    Mar 16, 2018
    Carol Winkel

    Improving Irrigation System Efficiency and Its Impact on the Power System

    Mar 16, 2018 Carol Winkel
    At its March meeting, the Council approved the release of its white paper on the value of improving irrigation system efficiency to the power system. The annual average streamflow volume for the Colu
  10. news
    Jan 29, 2018
    John Harrison

    Northwest Governors send letter on sea lion predation

    Jan 29, 2018 John Harrison
    The governors of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington sent a letter to the House members of the Northwest Congressional delegation supporting federal legislation that would better control predation by sea lions on Columbia River salmon and steelhead.
  11. webpage

    2017 Congressional Tour about Sea Lion Predation

    In April 2017, the Council hosted a tour near Bonneville Dam to highlight salmon predation by sea lions. See the full tour brochure, and the letter to Senator Risch.
  12. news
    Mar 24, 2017
    John Harrison

    Fish Head Bounty

    Mar 24, 2017 John Harrison
    Northern pike, a voracious predator, are continuing to invade Lake Roosevelt, imperiling other fish species. There is a $10 per fish bounty to get them out of the lake.
  13. news
    Mar 1, 2017
    John Harrison

    Sea Lion Fish Feast

    Mar 1, 2017 John Harrison
    The number of salmon and steelhead consumed by sea lions at Bonneville Dam last year, more than 9,500 fish, was the second-largest since observations and monitoring began in 2002, according to a report by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. During their annual spring foray into the Columbia River, sea lions also killed lamprey and sturgeon.
  14. report
    Oct 5, 2016
    ISAB 2016-1

    Predation Metrics Report

    Oct 5, 2016 ISAB 2016-1
    At the request of the Council, the Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) reviewed and recommended potential alternative metrics for evaluating and comparing the effects of predation at differen
  15. report
    Apr 4, 2000
    2000-16

    The Northern Pikeminnow Management Program

    Apr 4, 2000 2000-16
    The Northern Pikeminnow Management Program began on a test basis in 1990 and was in full operation beginning in 1991. The Program has three essential fishery components: (a) a “sport-reward” fishe
  16. webpage

    Predation

    The Caspian tern colony on East Sand Island in the Columbia River estuary near Astoria, Oregon, is the largest for the species in the world, Bird Research Northwest reports. In 2014, the colony cons
  17. webpage

    Predation

    According to Bird Research Northwest, the double-crested cormorant colony on East Sand Island in the Columbia River estuary near Astoria, Oregon, included about 13,600 breeding pairs in 2014. This is
  18. webpage

    Predation

    Fish-eating birds have an appetite for juvenile salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River, consuming millions every spring and summer as they migrate downstream to the ocean. In 2015, for example, sc
  19. webpage

    Predation

    While game fish including bass and walleye are known to eat juvenile salmon and steelhead, state and tribal fishery managers are more concerned about two ravenous predator fish in the Columbia River s
  20. webpage

    Predation

    The number of sea lions in the lower Columbia River is increasing every year, and so is their predation on salmon and steelhead. In 2017, preliminary data compiled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  21. webpage

    Predation

    A gauntlet of predators face Columbia River salmon and steelhead, both adult and juvenile fish. The Council through its Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program with its state, federal, and trib
  22. news
    Jan 15, 2015
    John Harrison

    Sea lion numbers are increasing, and so is predation on salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River

    Jan 15, 2015 John Harrison
      The number of sea lions in the lower Columbia River is increasing every year, and so is predation by sea lions on salmon and steelhead. Information presented to the Council this month suggests tha
  23. webpage

    Predation in the Columbia River Basin

    August 9, 2012 9am – 4:30pm Ambridge Event Center, Sellwood Room 1333 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland Agenda 9:00 - 9:05 am Welcome and Introductory Comments Phil Rockefeller 9:05 - 9:25 Background & E
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