'Habitat Superheroes' To The Rescue October 12, 2018 John Harrison Beavers provide a low-cost, low-tech method to restore habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species.
Invitation to Submit Nominations to Serve on Independent Science Panels October 05, 2018 The Northwest Power and Conservation Council, the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and NOAA Fisheries invite nominations by November 9, 2018 to establish a pool of candidates who are qualified and interested in potential appointment to the Independent Scientific Advisory Board and/or the Independent Scientific Review Panel.
Council Hosts Annual Tour of Power, Fish, and Water Facilities for Congressional Staff August 27, 2018 In August the Council hosted 17 staff members of the Northwest congressional delegation on a tour fish, wildlife, and energy projects.
Council reports on 2017 Bonneville Power Administration Fish and Wildlife Costs August 06, 2018 John Harrison For Fiscal Year 2017, the Bonneville Power Administration reported fish and wildlife costs totaling $450 million.
Montana Steps Up Fight Against Invasive Mussels July 16, 2018 John Harrison Montana is on the front line in the war against two species of invasive freshwater mussels, zebras and quaggas, which can cause enormous damage to underwater equipment with blankets of hard, calciferous shells.
BPA Identifies First Potential Cuts in Budget for Council's Fish and Wildlife Program July 16, 2018 John Harrison The Bonneville Power Administration is identifying potential cuts in the budget of the Council’s Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program, including so far to water acquisitions and a net-pen salmon production program.
Idaho Sockeye Survival Improves With Change In Water Chemistry June 18, 2018 John Harrison Fish mortalities were the delayed effect of shock-to-the-system exposure to vastly different water chemistry, Idaho Fish and Game reports.
Bonneville Cost Cuts Will Hit Fish and Wildlife Budget June 18, 2018 John Harrison Bonneville will cut expenditures to remain competitive in the wholesale energy marketplace, including for the Council's fish and wildlife program
Sea Lions in the Willamette May 29, 2018 John Harrison Hazing, relocation to the ocean prove ineffective at deterring sea lion predation on fish at Willamette Falls.
Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment May 10, 2018 John Harrison Every five years the Council revises its Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program, beginning with a call for amendment recommendations.