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Carol Winkel

Communications Specialist

Carol Winkel joined the Council in July 2000 as a communications specialist. Carol is responsible for writing articles for the Council's newsletter, producing and editing brochures and public information documents, drafting correspondence, and helping to implement the Council's public involvement projects. Prior to coming to the Council, Carol worked in Portland Mayor Vera Katz's office for six years, the last four as the assistant director of international relations. Carol has a bachelor of arts degree in English literature from Reed College and attended graduate school in English at the University of Oregon.

cwinkel@nwcouncil.org

503-222-5161

Carol's recent news posts

Collaborative Efforts Bring Awareness of Pacific Lamprey Needs

After a long trend of dwindling abundance, tribal, state, and federal fish and wildlife managers have seen a welcomed increase in Pacific lamprey at Bonneville Dam.

Solving the Challenges to Building New Transmission

The Northwest and Intermountain Power Producers Coalition has a new whitepaper exploring the need for new transmission in the region and the Bonneville Power Administration’s ability to provide transmission to customers.

Council Hosts 2023 Northwest Congressional Delegation in Montana

The Council recently hosted a tour near Kalispell, Montana for representatives from the Northwest’s congressional delegation.

Grande Ronde Model Watershed Project Highlights Strength of Community-Managed Actions

Jesse Steele, executive director for the Grande Ronde Model Watershed Project, gave an update on its accomplishments. It’s one of seven umbrella projects supported by the Council’s fish and wildlife program.

Bonneville Plans to Expand Transmission to Meet Growing Loads from Data Centers, Electrification

Jeff Cook briefed the Council on BPA’s plans to build significant transmission infrastructure to meet growing Northwest loads.

Public Power Council Shares Views on Bonneville, Rates, Fish and Wildlife Investments

Scott Simms, CEO and executive director of the Public Power Council, briefed the Council on its current key initiatives.

Update on Bonneville Power Administration’s 2024 Resource Program

Ryan Egerdahl, manager of long-term power planning for the Bonneville Power Administration, presented an overview of its long-term resource program at the Council’s June meeting.

Council Approves Funding to Maintain Fish Screens and Hatcheries

Council members approved funding for nonrecurring maintenance of fish screens and hatcheries.

Regional Technical Forum Releases 2022 Annual Report

Regional Technical Forum manager Laura Thomas presented a summary of the RTF’s 2022 Annual Report at the June Council meeting.

Montana Meeting Round-up: Highlights From the June Council Meeting

Protecting Montana’s Resident Fish, Water Transactions in the Bitterroot Subbasin, Utility Panel Shares Views on Energy Issues in Montana

Integrating energy and the environment in the Columbia River Basin

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