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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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APR 2024
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  1. WEBPAGE

    Final Council Recommendations for Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Artificial Production Projects for FY 2012 and Beyond

    Final Council Recommendations for Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Artificial Production Projects for FY 2012 and Beyond see decision , project list Pursuant to Section 4(h)(10)(D) of the Northwest Power Act, the Council has been engaged in a review...
  2. REPORT
    Mar 11, 2013
    ISRP 2013-2

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

    This ISRP report covers the: * Integrated Status and Effectiveness Monitoring Program (ISEMP) (Project #2003-017-00) * Columbia Habitat Monitoring Program’s (CHaMP) (Project #2011-006-00) * Action Effectiveness Monitoring of Tributary Habitat...
  3. REPORT
    Dec 15, 2011
    ISRP 2011-26

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

    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’ draft Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Plan and Fiscal Year 2012 concept...
  4. REPORT
    Feb 24, 2010
    ISRP 2010-7

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

    * April 2010 update: See FINAL review * see comments for individual proposals At the Council and Bonneville Power Administration’s request, the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) reviewed 19 proposals intended to address high priority...
  5. REPORT
    Jun 16, 2010
    ISRP 2010-20

    Final Review of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation's Fish Accord Proposal, Project, Natural Production Monitoring and Management (2008-311-00)

    This is the ISRP’s final review of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation’s revised Accord Proposal Natural Production Monitoring and Management (2008-311-00). The revised proposal states that the project goals are to 1) continue the...
  6. REPORT
    Apr 15, 2010
    ISRP 2010-10

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

    At the Council and Bonneville Power Administration’s request, the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) reviewed 19 proposals intended to address high priority research, monitoring and evaluation needs identified in the Biological Opinion (BiOp) for...
  7. REPORT
    Dec 22, 2009
    ISRP 2009-56

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

    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 Columbia River Fish Accord project Resident Fish Research, Monitoring and Evaluation...
  8. REPORT
    Dec 21, 2009
    ISRP 2009-54

    Response Review of Accord proposal, Basinwide Supplementation Evaluation – Phase I (2009-009-00) - Objective 1

    In response to the Council's recommendation on the Columbia River Fish Accord project, Basinwide Supplementation Evaluation – Phase I (#2009-009-00), CRITFC provided information to justify their proposed use of Dual-Frequency Identification Sonar (DIDSON)...
  9. REPORT
    Oct 29, 2009
    ISRP 2009-44

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

    At the Council’s September 30, 2009 request the ISRP reviewed the Colville Confederated Tribes’ revised proposal, Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation (#2008-109-00), which is a Columbia River Fish Accords project. The proposal was revised...
  10. REPORT
    Aug 04, 2009
    ISRP 2009-34

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

    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), which is a Columbia River Fish Accords project. The goal of this project is to...
  11. REPORT
    Mar 18, 2005
    ISAB 2005-1

    Review of the Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership's "Study Design for Comparing Monitoring Protocols"

    At the request of the Council and the Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership (PNAMP), the ISAB reviewed the design and proposed statistical analyses in a study comparing stream habitat monitoring protocols, which will be carried out by PNAMP....
  12. 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...
  13. REPORT
    Aug 06, 2020
    ISRP 2020-08

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

    This report provides the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s (ISRP) recommendations and comments on 44 proposals submitted for the Resident Fish and Sturgeon Category Review to implement the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program. ISRP...
  14. REPORT
    Sep 24, 2020
    ISRP 2020-10

    ISRP Follow-up Review of the Northern Pikeminnow Management Program

    The Northern Pikeminnow Management Program (NPMP) is a basinwide program to harvest northern pikeminnow (hereafter referred to as pikeminnow) with the goal to reduce predation on salmon and steelhead. The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC)...
  15. REPORT
    Feb 23, 2021
    ISRP 2021-01

    ISRP Master Plan and Proposal Follow-up Review: Freshwater Mussel Research and Restoration (#2002-037-00)

    In response to the Council’s December 8, 2020 request, the ISRP provides a follow-up and Step Master Plan review regarding the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) project, Freshwater Mussel Research and Restoration...
  16. REPORT
    Mar 15, 2010
    2010-04

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

    The draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Reporting (MERR) Plan consists of three parts: 1. Strategic Plan – provides broad policy guidance to assist in allocation of resources during Program implementation of research, monitoring, and...
  17. REPORT
    Aug 14, 2015
    ISRP 2015-8

    Review of Desert Wildlife Area O&M (Wetland Enhancement) 14-year Final Monitoring Report (2002-2015), Project #2006-003-00

    In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s July 7 request, the ISRP reviewed the Desert Wildlife Area O&M (Wetland Enhancement) 14-year Final Monitoring Report (2002-2015) for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Project...
  18. MEETING
    Oct 23, 2019

    Columbia Basin Habitat RM&E Strategy Workshop-Boise

    Location: Idaho Department of Fish & Game Headquarters, 600 Walnut St., Boise, ID 83712 The workshop will be meeting in the Trophy Room Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Mountain Time) Parking: Free parking is available on site In person attendance is strongly...
  19. MEETING
    Nov 18, 2019

    Columbia Basin Habitat RM&E Strategy Workshop - Wenatchee

    Location: Chelan County Fire District Station 11, 206 Easy Street, Wenatchee WA 98801 Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) In person attendance is strongly encouraged. Although we will endeavor to provide the best possible experience for people on...
  20. REPORT
    Apr 15, 2002
    ISRP 2002-3

    Protocols for the Inventory and Monitoring of Fish, Wildlife, and their Habitats in the Pacific Northwest

    At the request of Council, the ISRP reviewed the proposed statement of work to develop Protocols for the Inventory and Monitoring of Fish, Wildlife, and their Habitats in the Pacific Northwest by David Johnson, Washington Department of Fish and...
  21. REPORT
    Feb 04, 2003
    ISRP 2003-2

    Summary of ISRP Reviews and Interactions with the Action Agencies' Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Effort

    MEMORANDUM TO: Doug Marker, Fish and Wildlife Division Director, Northwest Power Planning Council FROM: Rick Williams, ISRP Chair At your request, the ISRP summarizes its interactions with the Action Agencies and NOAA Fisheries' Research,...
  22. REPORT
    Feb 28, 2003
    ISRP 2003-4

    Review of BPA's Draft Request For Proposals for Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

    MEMORANDUM TO: Doug Marker, Fish and Wildlife Division Director, Northwest Power Planning Council FROM: Lyman McDonald, ISRP, Subcommittee Chair At the request of the Bonneville Power Administration and the Council, the Independent Scientific...
  23. REPORT
    Jul 01, 2003
    ISRP 2003-10

    Review of the Umatilla Fish Hatchery Monitoring and Evaluation Project (199000500) document, "Comprehensive Assessment of Salmonid Restoration and Enhancement Efforts in the Umatilla River Basin"

    As the Council requested on May 15, 2003, the ISRP reviewed the Umatilla Fish Hatchery Monitoring and Evaluation Project's (199000500) progress report titled a "Comprehensive Assessment of Salmonid Restoration and Enhancement Efforts in the Umatilla River...
  24. REPORT
    Mar 24, 2003
    ISRP 2003-6

    Review of revised mainstem/systemwide proposals for Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation

    At the request of the Council and BPA, the ISRP reviewed five revised proposals from the Mainstem Systemwide project selection process that were modified to address research, monitoring, and evaluation requirements under the National Marine Fisheries...
  25. REPORT
    Oct 31, 2013
    ISRP 2013-14

    Review of Progress Report for the Upper Columbia United Tribes’ Wildlife Monitoring and Evaluation Program (UWMEP; 2008-007-00)

    In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s September 2013 request, the ISRP reviewed a “Report of Progress from 2009 ISRP Wildlife Categorical Review and Final Report for Contract #5297” for the Upper Columbia United Tribes Wildlife...
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