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Flood Control, Ecosystem Flows Top Concerns At Columbia River Treaty Meeting

September 07, 2018
John Harrison

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The remote potential but real concern for flooding low-lying areas around Portland if the Columbia River Treaty is not revised was cited frequently by speakers at a town hall-style meeting on the future of the 54-year old treaty this month in Portland.

Council Approves Next Phase of Lamprey Research

August 24, 2018
John Harrison

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The next phase of a project to attempt to restore Pacific Lamprey to Columbia River tributaries, where preliminary work appears to be successful, was approved this month by the Council.

Council reports on 2017 Bonneville Power Administration Fish and Wildlife Costs

August 06, 2018
John Harrison

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For Fiscal Year 2017, the Bonneville Power Administration reported fish and wildlife costs totaling $450 million.

Montana Steps Up Fight Against Invasive Mussels

July 16, 2018
John Harrison

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Montana is on the front line in the war against two species of invasive freshwater mussels, zebras and quaggas, which can cause enormous damage to underwater equipment with blankets of hard, calciferous shells.

BPA Identifies First Potential Cuts in Budget for Council's Fish and Wildlife Program

July 16, 2018
John Harrison

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The Bonneville Power Administration is identifying potential cuts in the budget of the Council’s Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program, including so far to water acquisitions and a net-pen salmon production program.

Idaho Sockeye Survival Improves With Change In Water Chemistry

June 18, 2018
John Harrison

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Fish mortalities were the delayed effect of shock-to-the-system exposure to vastly different water chemistry, Idaho Fish and Game reports.

Energy Efficiency Has Cut Regional Power Use By 25 Percent Since 1990

June 18, 2018
John Harrison

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Energy efficiency improvements have reduced per-capita electricity use 25 percent in Northwest since 1990.

Regional Power Supply Adequate Through 2020

June 18, 2018
John Harrison

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Northwest utilities and the Power Council are planning now for the impact of three coal plant retirements.

Bonneville Cost Cuts Will Hit Fish and Wildlife Budget

June 18, 2018
John Harrison

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Bonneville will cut expenditures to remain competitive in the wholesale energy marketplace, including for the Council's fish and wildlife program

Sea Lions in the Willamette

May 29, 2018
John Harrison

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Hazing, relocation to the ocean prove ineffective at deterring sea lion predation on fish at Willamette Falls.

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