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Research Shows Hungry Terns and Cormorants Are Still a Problem, Particularly For Some Steelhead Smolts

September 25, 2019
John Harrison

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Fish-eating birds continue to take a significant toll on juvenile salmon and steelhead near the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers, and in the Columbia River estuary, and the impacts are disturbing and surprising.

New Collection Facility Improves Passage for Salmon and Steelhead on Oregon's North Fork Santiam River

September 24, 2019
John Harrison

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Hatchery fish are collected, and wild fish are released in an effort to help rebuild threatened species of Willamette River Chinook and winter steelhead

2018 Energy Efficiency Improvements Keep Region On Track Toward Regional Power Plan Goals

September 20, 2019
John Harrison

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Savings reported for 2018 are equal to the power demand of 164,000 Northwest homes; lighting improvements were a big contributor

Downen Appointed to Power Council from Montana

August 26, 2019
John Harrison

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In July, Montana Governor Steve Bullock appointed Bo Downen, director, environmental and regional affairs at the Public Power Council, a regional association of consumer-owned electric utilities, to replace Tim Baker as a Montana member of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.

Council Recommends 48 Projects to Implement the Fish and Wildlife Program

August 23, 2019
John Harrison

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This month the Council recommended 48 fish and wildlife projects to the Bonneville Power Administration for funding which, if all are implemented, total more than $43 million.

Montana, Tribes Seek Partners to Help in Fight Against Invasive Freshwater Mussels

July 23, 2019
John Harrison

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Accelerated effort would include longer hours for boat inspection stations and additional funding.

Council Seeks Comments on Draft Addendum to Fish and Wildlife Program

July 17, 2019
John Harrison

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Addendum revises and updates key parts of the 2014 Program while leaving the remainder intact.

Report Concludes Habitat Above Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee Dams Could Support Salmon and Steelhead

June 13, 2019
John Harrison

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The report from the Upper Columbia United Tribes completes the first phase of a three-phase strategy in the Council’s 2014 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program to assess the potential for reintroduction.

The New Normal for Electricity Markets Conjures Bad Memories; Forewarned, Will We Be Better Prepared?

May 17, 2019
John Harrison

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Act now to be ready for summer and winter demand peaks in light of coal plant retirements and state polices limiting carbon emissions, experts advise.

Northern Pike Could Be Devastating to Salmon and Steelhead, Scientists Warn in Report on Predation

May 14, 2019
John Harrison

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Salmon and steelhead populations could collapse if Northern Pike escape Lake Roosevelt and establish downstream.

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