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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.

Fish and Wildlife Overview

The Fish and Wildlife Program
2020 Addendum 2014/2020 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program Subbasin Plans Project Reviews and Recommendations F&W Program Costs Reports

Independent Review Groups

  • Independent Economic Analysis Board (IEAB)
  • Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB)
  • Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP)

Forums and Workgroups

  • Asset Management Subcommittee
  • Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum
  • Regional Coordination
  • Science and Policy Exchange
  • Toxics Workgroup
  • Columbia Basin Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Workgroup
  • Informal Hatchery Workgroup
  • Strategy Performance Indicator Workgroup

Topics

  • Adaptive Management
  • Anadromous Fish Mitigation
  • Blocked Areas
  • Invasive and Non-Native Species
  • Lamprey
  • Predation: Sea lions, pike, birds
  • Protected Areas
  • Research Plan
  • Resident Fish
  • Program Tracker (Resource Tools and Maps)
  • Sockeye
  • Sturgeon
  • Hatchery Map
Energy

The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to ensure the region’s power supply and acquire cost-effective energy efficiency.

Energy Overview

The Northwest Power Plan

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

Technical Tools and Models

  • Regional Portfolio Model
  • Generation Evaluation System Model (GENESYS)

Energy Advisory Committees

  • Regional Technical Forum
  • Conservation Resources Advisory Committee
  • Demand Forecast Advisory Committee
  • Demand Response Advisory Committee
  • Generating Resources Advisory Committee
  • Fuels Advisory Committee
  • Resource Adequacy Advisory Committee
  • System Analysis Advisory Committee
  • RTF Policy Advisory Committee
  • System Integration Forum

Energy Topics

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Demand Response
  • Power Supply
  • Resource Adequacy
  • Energy Storage
  • Hydropower
  • Transmission
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AUG 2023
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22 - 23
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05
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SEP 2023
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12 - 13
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SEP 2023
FRI
15
9:00 am—11:00 am
RTF Policy Advisory Committee Q3 Meeting
SEP 2023
TUE
19
9:00 am—3:00 pm
RTF Meeting
SEP 2023
THU
21
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Regional Coordination Forum (RCF) Meeting - Governors Report and Future Reporting
OCT 2023
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11 - 12
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OCT 2023
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17
9:00 am—12:00 pm
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OCT 2023
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24
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NOV 2023
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01
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Reserves in Power Planning Workshop
NOV 2023
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02
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07
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08
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JAN 2024
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03
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17
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JAN 2024
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30
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FEB 2024
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13
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MAR 2024
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12 - 13
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MAR 2024
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19
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MAR 2024
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26
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Generating Resources Advisory Committee
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APR 2024
TUE
02
9:30 am—11:30 am
Steering Committee - Resource Adequacy Advisory Comm
APR 2024
WED
03
9:00 am—11:00 am
Webinar: Issue Paper on Preparation for the Ninth Power Plan
APR 2024
THU
04
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum
9:30 am—3:30 pm
Resource Adequacy Tech and System Analysis Adv Comms Combined Meeting
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APR 2024
TUE WED
09 - 10
Council Meeting
APR 2024
THU
11
9:00 am—10:00 am
RTF Policy Advisory Committee: Demand Response Working Group
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APR 2024
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16
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APR 2024
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23
9:00 am—4:00 pm
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APR 2024
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25
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RTF Policy Advisory Committee: Primary Research Working Group
MAY 2024
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14 - 15
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TUE WED
21 - 22
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MAY 2024
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30
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MAY 2024
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31
9:00 am—4:00 pm
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JUN 2024
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11 - 12
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18
9:00 am—1:00 pm
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09 - 10
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JUL 2024
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11
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23
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AUG 2024
TUE WED
13 - 14
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TUE WED
20 - 21
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TUE WED
10 - 11
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TUE
17
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16
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13 - 14
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TUE WED
19 - 20
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DEC 2024
TUE WED
10 - 11
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DEC 2024
TUE WED
17 - 18
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Reports and Documents

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COLUMBIA RIVER HISTORY PROJECT

Reports

  1. ISRP Response Review of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon’s Project, Bull Trout Status and Abundance on Warm Springs Reservation (#2007-157-00)

    Aug 11, 2023 / ISRP 2023-2
    On May 24, 2023, the Council asked the ISRP to review a response from Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (CTWSRO), regarding Project #2007-157-00,...

  2. ISAB Review of the Comparative Survival Study (CSS) Draft 2023 Annual Report

    Oct 19, 2023 / ISAB 2023-2
    This ISAB review of the "2023 Draft CSS Annual Report: Comparative Survival Study of PIT-tagged Spring/Summer/Fall Chinook, Summer Steelhead, and Sockeye" is the ISAB’s...

  3. ISRP Review of WDFW Response and Revised Proposal “Piscivorous Fish Status and Trend Monitoring in the Columbia River Upstream of McNary Dam”

    Dec 07, 2021 / ISRP 2021-10
    On November 2, 2021, the Council asked the ISRP to review Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) revised proposal, “ Piscivorous Fish Status and Trend Monitoring...

  4. American Shad in the Columbia River: Past, Present, Future

    Oct 22, 2021 / ISAB 2021-4
    * Presentation to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council (November 17, 2021) Background. American shad were introduced to West Coast rivers in the late 1800s and...

  5. ISRP Final Report: Category Review of Resident Fish and Sturgeon Projects

    Aug 06, 2020 / ISRP 2020-08
    This report provides the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s (ISRP) recommendations and comments on 44 proposals submitted for the Resident Fish and Sturgeon Category...

  6. Follow-up Review of Freshwater Mussel Research and Restoration Project (#2002-037-00)

    Apr 30, 2020 / ISRP 2020-5
    In response to the Council’s February 7, 2020 request, the ISRP reviewed the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) response to the Council’s...

  7. A Review of Predation Impacts and Management Effectiveness for the Columbia River Basin

    May 03, 2019 / ISAB 2019-1
    * Presentation to Council, May 8, 2019 The Council requested the Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) to provide a review of the biological and economic...

  8. ISRP 2018 Research Project Status Review

    Sep 28, 2018 / ISRP 2018-8
    This report provides the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s (ISRP) final comments and recommendations on 25 research-focused projects (see list of projects and their...

  9. Research Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program (Pre-publication version)

    Jun 15, 2017 / 2017-4
    For 35 years, the Council has supported a diverse range of research to clarify assumptions critical to the strategies and scientific foundation and principles of the...

  10. 2017 Draft Research Plan

    Jan 17, 2017 / 2017-1
    Note: This version was replaced by the final version, document 2017-4. (Comment period on the draft ended March 2017.) The Council invites comments on a draft revision...

  11. Habitat RME Review: ISEMP, CHAMP, and Action Effectiveness Monitoring

    Mar 11, 2013 / ISRP 2013-2
    This ISRP report covers the: * Integrated Status and Effectiveness Monitoring Program (ISEMP) (Project #2003-017-00) * Columbia Habitat Monitoring Program’s...

  12. ISRP Review of the Ocean Synthesis Report: The Marine Ecology of Juvenile Columbia River Basin Salmonids: A Synthesis of Research 1998-2011

    Feb 29, 2012 / ISRP 2012-3
    In response to the Council’s January 19, 2012 review request letter, the ISRP reviewed the report, The Marine Ecology of Juvenile Columbia River Basin Salmonids: A...

  13. Review of the Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Plan and Proposals for the Willamette Valley Project

    Dec 15, 2011 / ISRP 2011-26
    see January 2012 Council presentation At the request of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Council, the Independent Science Review Panel (ISRP) reviewed the Corps’...

  14. Final Review of Grande Ronde Spring Chinook on Lostine/Catherine Creek/ Upper Grande Ronde Rivers (199800704) for the RME and Artificial Production Categorical Review

    Feb 18, 2011 / ISRP 2011-3
    The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s proposal, Grande Ronde Spring Chinook on Lostine/Catherine Creek/ Upper Grande Ronde Rivers (199800704), is part of the...

  15. Final RME and Artificial Production Categorical Review Report

    Dec 17, 2010 / ISRP 2010-44
    * Also see presentation for January 2011 Council meeting This report provides the final comments and recommendations of the Independent Scientific Review Panel and...

  16. Preliminary Review of 2010 RME and Artificial Production Category Projects

    Oct 13, 2010 / ISRP 2010-33
    The Council invites your comments on this preliminary review report through November 23, 2010. See sidebar for instructions. This preliminary review report comes in the...

  17. Final Review of BiOp Fast Track Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Proposals

    Apr 15, 2010 / ISRP 2010-10
    At the Council and Bonneville Power Administration’s request, the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) reviewed 19 proposals intended to address high priority...

  18. Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan

    Jul 12, 2010 / 2010-10
    This version has been replaced by newer versions - see MERR page. This Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting (MERR) Plan ensures the Council’s Columbia River...

  19. Initial Review of BiOp Fast Track Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Proposals

    Feb 24, 2010 / ISRP 2010-7
    * April 2010 update: See FINAL review * see comments for individual proposals At the Council and Bonneville Power Administration’s request, the Independent...

  20. Request for Comments on the Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan

    Mar 15, 2010 / 2010-04
    The draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Reporting (MERR) Plan consists of three parts: 1. Strategic Plan – provides broad policy guidance to assist in...

  21. Comments on the Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan

    May 10, 2010 / ISAB/ISRP 2010-3
    On March 15, 2010, the Council asked the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) and Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) to jointly review and provide comments...

  22. Qualification Review for Accord Proposal, Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation proposal (2008-109-00)

    Dec 22, 2009 / ISRP 2009-56
    At the Council’s December 16, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed documentation provided by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to meet a condition for the...

  23. Final Review of Accord Proposal, Resident Fish RME proposal (2008-109-00)

    Oct 29, 2009 / ISRP 2009-44
    At the Council’s September 30, 2009 request the ISRP reviewed the Colville Confederated Tribes’ revised proposal, Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation...

  24. Review of Accord Proposal, Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation proposal (#2008-109-00)

    Aug 04, 2009 / ISRP 2009-34
    At the Council’s July 10, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed the Colville Confederated Tribes’ Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation proposal (#2008-109-00),...

  25. Final review of the Columbia River Fish Accord proposal, Deschutes River Fall Chinook Research and Monitoring (2008-306-00)

    Jun 30, 2009 / ISRP 2009-25
    To: W. Bill Booth, Council Chair From: Eric Loudenslager, ISRP Chair Background At the Council’s June 10, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed a response received from...
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