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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

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  • 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
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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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21
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OCT 2023
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17
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01
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Reserves in Power Planning Workshop
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03
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30
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FEB 2024
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MAR 2024
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19
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26
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Generating Resources Advisory Committee
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APR 2024
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02
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Steering Committee - Resource Adequacy Advisory Comm
APR 2024
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03
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Webinar: Issue Paper on Preparation for the Ninth Power Plan
APR 2024
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04
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Ocean and Plume Science and Management Forum
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Resource Adequacy Tech and System Analysis Adv Comms Combined Meeting
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APR 2024
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09 - 10
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APR 2024
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11
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RTF Policy Advisory Committee: Demand Response Working Group
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  1. WEBPAGE

    Comments on ISAB/ISAP 2016-1 Critical Uncertainties Report

    Comments on ISAB/ISAP 2016-1 Critical Uncertainties Report Request for Comments Program Research: Existing and ongoing work We received the following comments on the Critical Uncertainties report: bluefish.org (5/15/16) Bonneville Power Administration...
  2. WEBPAGE

    Comment on the ISAB/ISRP 2016-1 Critical Uncertainties Report

    Comment on the ISAB/ISRP 2016-1 Critical Uncertainties Report Comments received through March 11, 2016 Program Research - existing and ongoing work The Council invites your comments on the report, Critical Uncertainties for the Columbia River Basin Fish...
  3. WEBPAGE

    ISRP Comment on the Yakama Nation's Response for the Klickitat Master Plan (#1988-115-35)

    ISRP Comment on the Yakama Nation's Response for the Klickitat Master Plan (#1988-115-35) [Email sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 12:03 PM] Tony and Mark, The ISRP considered the Yakama Nation’s response to our questions about the Klickitat segregated steelhead...
  4. WEBPAGE

    ISRP comments on U.S. Army Corps' response to: Preliminary review of the United States Army Corps of Engineers' Bonneville Decision Document Juvenile Fish Passage Recommendation October 2001

    ISRP comments on U.S. Army Corps' response to: Preliminary review of the United States Army Corps of Engineers' Bonneville Decision Document Juvenile Fish Passage Recommendation October 2001 Document history Dec 18, 2001 - The ISRP released report 2001-11...
  5. WEBPAGE

    Independent Scientific Review Panel Background

    Independent Scientific Review Panel Background Independent scientific review is an established tradition in research and development programs in the United States and much of the world. Scientific review can help decision-makers separate scientific issues...
  6. WEBPAGE

    ISRP and ISAB Members

    ISRP and ISAB Members These are members of the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) and Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB), as recommended by the National Academy of Sciences in 2019 , 2014 , 2011 , 2008 , and 2005 . The Council appoints...
  7. WEBPAGE

    FY 2013 Resident Fish, Data Management and Program Coordination Review

    FY 2013 Resident Fish, Data Management and Program Coordination Review Council recommendation and spreadsheet Council staff recommendations ISRP final review and comments Project list Council staff update from May Council meeting ISRP preliminary review...
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    Public responses to ISRP preliminary review of FY 2003 Mainstem and Systemwide proposals

    Public responses to ISRP preliminary review of FY 2003 Mainstem and Systemwide proposals Project (click ID for full proposal) Responses to ISRP comments 35002 Determine origin, movements and relative abundance of bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir....
  9. WEBPAGE

    Invitation for public comment on ISRP review Resident Fish, Data Management and Regional Coordination projects

    Invitation for public comment on ISRP review Resident Fish, Data Management and Regional Coordination projects April 2012 update: The Council invites your comments through May 4, 2012 , on two Independent Scientific Review Panel reports: Resident Fish,...
  10. WEBPAGE

    Public comments on ISRP Review of FY 2007-2009 Innovative Proposals for the Columbia River Basin Fish & Wildlife Program

    Public comments on ISRP Review of FY 2007-2009 Innovative Proposals for the Columbia River Basin Fish & Wildlife Program Proposal Commentor Download (multiple) BPA 50k 200750400 Biopar 50k 200751100 Thorgaard 10k 200751100 WDFW 20k 200751100 IDFG 10k...
  11. REPORT
    Jun 07, 2013
    ISRP 2013-4

    Preliminary Report for the Geographic Review

    This report provides the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s (ISRP) preliminary recommendations on 83 proposals submitted for the Council and the Bonneville Power Administration’s Geographic Review of ongoing habitat projects in the anadromous areas of...
  12. REPORT
    Apr 23, 2018
    ISRP 2018-3

    Response Review of Northern Pike Suppression and Monitoring (project 2017-004-00)

    In response to the Council’s March 12, 2018 request, the ISRP reviewed a March 9, 2018 response to the ISRP’s January 2018 review of a proposal titled Northern Pike Suppression and Monitoring (#2017-004-00). The proposal and subsequent response were from...
  13. REPORT
    May 11, 2018
    ISRP 2018-4

    Review of Klickitat River Spring Chinook Master Plan: Response Requested

    In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s request, the ISRP reviewed the Yakama Nation’s Klickitat River Spring Chinook Master Plan (2018 Master Plan) for project #1988-115-35, Klickitat River Design and Construction-Yakima/Klickitat...
  14. REPORT
    May 16, 2018
    ISRP 2018-5

    Step 1 Review of Pacific Lamprey Master Plan

    In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s March 29, 2018 request, the ISRP reviewed the document Master Plan: Pacific Lamprey Artificial Propagation, Translocation, Restoration, and Research – Conceptual phase to address Step 1 Master...
  15. REPORT
    Jan 06, 2010
    ISRP 2010-2

    Review of the Yakama Nation's Accord Proposal, Columbia Cascade Province MOA Habitat Projects (2009-003-00)

    At the Council’s September 15, 2009 request the ISRP began a review of the Yakama Nation’s Columbia River Fish Accord proposal titled Columbia Cascade Province MOA Habitat Projects (2009-003-00). The project’s goal is to improve habitat for salmonids in...
  16. REPORT
    Jun 27, 2007
    ISRP 2007-9

    Review of FY 2007-2009 Innovative Proposals for the Columbia River Basin Fish & Wildlife Program

    The FY 2007-09 innovative proposal solicitation continues the effort of the Council to encourage creative solutions for improving the benefits to fish and wildlife in the Columbia River Basin from projects implemented through their Fish and Wildlife...
  17. REPORT
    Feb 06, 2004
    ISRP 2004-4

    Review of Draft Clearwater Subbasin Plan (November 2003 version)

    In November 2003, the Council accepted delivery of the 2003 Draft Clearwater Subbasin Plan, a revision of the November 2002 Draft Clearwater Subbasin Plan produced in response to an ISRP review of the 2002 document (ISRP 2003-3). The 2003 Draft Clearwater...
  18. REPORT
    Feb 18, 2003
    ISRP 2003-3

    Review of Draft Clearwater Subbasin Plan

    The draft Clearwater Subbasin Plan represents a major new step in the Council's Fish and Wildlife Program. It is the first of approximately 60 forthcoming subbasin plans intended to provide for each subbasin up-to-date biological assessments of fish and...
  19. REPORT
    Jun 24, 2009
    ISRP 2009-23

    Review of Accord Proposal, Willamette Falls Escapement Estimate (2008-308-00)

    At the Council’s June 3, 2009, request the ISRP reviewed the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon’s Columbia River Basin Fish Accord proposal titled Willamette Falls Lamprey Escapement Estimate Project (2008-308-00). The project...
  20. REPORT
    Jul 26, 2018
    ISRP 2018-6

    ISRP Step 2 and 3 Review for the Melvin R. Sampson Coho Facility – Response Requested

    In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s June 6, 2018 request, the ISRP reviewed Step 2 and 3 documents from the Yakama Nation for the Melvin R. Sampson Coho Facility as part of the Yakima Subbasin Summer and Fall Run Chinook and Coho...
  21. REPORT
    Sep 07, 2018
    ISRP 2018-7

    ISRP Follow-up Review of the Upper Columbia United Tribes’ Monitoring and Evaluation Program (#2008-007-00)

    At the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s July 17, 2018 request, the ISRP reviewed a response from the Upper Columbia United Tribes for Project #2008-007-00, Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Program. The...
  22. REPORT
    Sep 28, 2018
    ISRP 2018-8

    ISRP 2018 Research Project Status Review

    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 summaries). The review assessed results from each project and ascertained which...
  23. REPORT
    Oct 29, 2018
    ISRP 2018-9

    ISRP Response Review of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the Walla Walla Spring Chinook Hatchery Master Plan

    In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s June 1, 2015 request, the ISRP reviewed the Walla Walla Hatchery Program Spring Chinook Salmon Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (M&E Plan, August 2018). The monitoring and evaluation plan...
  24. REPORT
    Nov 02, 2018
    ISRP 2018-10

    ISRP Follow-up Step Review for the Klickitat River Spring Chinook Master Plan (Project #1988-115-35)

    On May 11, 2018, the ISRP completed a review of the Yakama Nation’s Klickitat River Spring Chinook Master Plan (2018 Master Plan) for project #1988-115-35, Klickitat River Design and Construction-Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) (ISRP 2018-4). In...
  25. REPORT
    Dec 06, 2018
    ISRP 2018-11

    ISRP Review of the Grande Ronde Model Watershed Synthesis, 1992-2016

    In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s October 5, 2018 request, the ISRP reviewed the report Grande Ronde Model Watershed Synthesis, 1992-2016 (GRMW Synthesis for project #1992-026-01) and considered the accompanying cover letter...
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