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Established to inform and advance a regional vision for power and fish & wildlife in the Columbia Basin

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Aug 13, 2026

Draft Ninth Power Plan identifies cost-effective resource portfolio to meet Northwest’s energy needs by 2032

Council votes to release draft Ninth Power Plan for public comment; hearings to be held in September & October in Oregon, Idaho, Washington & Montana

Jul 23, 2026

Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program celebrates successes and reports on construction plans

Representatives of the Yakama Nation Fisheries program presented at the July Council meeting on the project's long-running history in the Fish and Wildlife Program and next steps for construction.

Jun 26, 2026

Council working toward releasing draft Ninth Power Plan for public review, comment

The Council is getting closer to a possible decision on whether to approve releasing a draft of the Ninth Power Plan to the public. If approved, it would commence a public comment period and hearing process in the four-state region. The public would be invited to attend hearings held in cities and towns across the Pacific Northwest and provide their input and thoughts on the proposed plan. The goal is to adopt the final Ninth Plan by the end of the year.

Jun 16, 2026

Council approves 2026 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program

On June 16, the Council voted unanimously to adopt the final 2026 Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Program. This article offers a detailed look at some of the 2026 Program’s major priorities and themes.

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Power Planning

The Council works with regional partners to plan for the addition of the lowest-cost conservation and generation resources to the existing power system, so that the region continues to enjoy an adequate, efficient, economical, reliable power supply.

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Fish & Wildlife Program

The Council works with regional partners through its Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program to protect, mitigate and enhance salmon and other fish and wildlife affect by the hydroelectric dams on the Columbia and its tributaries.

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Integrating energy and the environment in the Columbia River Basin

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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.

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The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to assure the Pacific Northwest of an adequate, efficient, economical, and reliable power supply.

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