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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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2020 Addendum 2014/2020 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program Subbasin Plans Project Reviews and Recommendations

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The Council develops a plan, updated every five years, to ensure the region’s power supply and acquire cost-effective energy efficiency.

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  1. 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...
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    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....
  4. 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,...
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    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...
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    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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
  11. REPORT
    Feb 10, 2014
    ISRP 2014-2

    Review of Interim Progress Report for the Yakama Nations’ Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation Project (#2008-471-00)

    In response to the Council’s December 13, 2013 request, the ISRP reviewed the Interim Project Progress Report (November 2013) for the Yakama Nations’ Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation Project (#2008-471-00). The progress report is intended to...
  12. REPORT
    Sep 28, 2001
    ISRP 2001-10

    Comments on CRITFC proposal for a Collaborative Center for Applied Fish Science

    To: Council Members From: Nancy Huntly, ISRP Review Subcommittee Chair The Council asked the ISRP to comment on the need for and purpose of a facility to house a collaborative research and education program in applied fish science. This proposal is...
  13. REPORT
    Dec 18, 2001
    ISRP 2001-11

    Preliminary review of the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ Bonneville Decision Document Juvenile Fish Passage Recommendation October 2001

    read ISRP comments on Corps' response > Summary This is the ISRP’s preliminary review of the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ Bonneville Decision Document Juvenile Fish Passage Recommendation October 2001 (draft for ISRP Review). The Corps...
  14. REPORT
    Jan 11, 2002
    ISRP 2002-1

    Final Review of Arrowleaf/Methow River Conservation Project

    In a December 21, 2001 memorandum, the Northwest Power Planning Council (Council) requested that the ISRP conduct additional review of the Arrowleaf/Methow Proposal. The purpose of this review is to re-consider the project's consistency with the High...
  15. 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...
  16. REPORT
    Apr 15, 2002
    ISRP 2002-4

    Review of Council Staff's Draft Research Plan for Fish and Wildlife in the Columbia River Basin

    INTRODUCTION ISRP COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT RESEARCH PLAN Background of the Research Plan Best Scientific Information Research Plan Development Audience The Meaning of Research (Module 1, sections 2-4) The Research Proposal Process...
  17. REPORT
    Apr 19, 2002
    ISRP 2002-5

    Review of March 27, 2002 Draft Guidelines for Action Effectiveness Research Proposals for FCRPS Offsite Mitigation Habitat Measures

    TO: Doug Marker, Fish and Wildlife Division Director, Northwest Power Planning Council FROM: ISRP SUBJECT: Review of March 27, 2002 Draft Guidelines for Action Effectiveness Research Proposals for FCRPS Offsite Mitigation Habitat Measures by C....
  18. REPORT
    Apr 29, 2002
    ISRP 2002-7

    Preliminary ISRP Step Review - Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish, Project 199500100

    At the Council's request, the ISRP reviewed the Step submittal for Project 199500100, Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish. This step submittal initiates a combined step review that addresses the construction of two rearing ponds in association with the Kalispel...
  19. REPORT
    May 24, 2002
    ISRP 2002-8

    Review of FY 2002 Innovative Proposals

    Thirty-seven proposals were submitted for the FY 2002 solicitation requesting about $6.5 million out of $2 million allocated. The ISRP found that 17 proposals met the innovative criteria, described scientifically sound techniques, and offered potential...
  20. REPORT
    May 31, 2002
    ISRP 2002-9

    Review of Revised Moses Lake Recreational Facility proposal (1995-028-00)

    This ISRP review is the second post-provincial review of the Moses Lake Fishery proposal that was originally submitted for funding in the Intermountain Province. The Council requested the first ISRP post-provincial review in the Intermountain Province...
  21. REPORT
    May 31, 2002
    ISRP 2002-10

    Review of project 200101500 - Echo Meadow Project

    At the Council's request, the ISRP reviewed the proposal for phase 2 and 3 of Project 200101500, Echo Meadow Project - Winter Artificial Recharge to Cool Rivers. The project, sponsored by IRZ Consulting, attempts to use cyclic storage to supplement summer...
  22. REPORT
    Jul 01, 2002
    ISRP 2002-12

    Final Step Review - Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish, Project 199500100

    At the Council's request, the ISRP reviewed the Step submittal for Project 199500100, Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish. The step submittal initiated a combined step review that addresses the construction of two rearing ponds in association with the Kalispel...
  23. REPORT
    Dec 05, 2002
    ISRP 2002-15

    Review of Criteria for Evaluating Proposals to Secure Tributary Water

    As specified in the 2000 Fish and Wildlife Program , Council staff requested that the ISRP review the criteria for evaluating proposals to secure tributary water. In general, the ISRP found the criteria and the checklist comprehensive. However, the ISRP...
  24. REPORT
    Jan 31, 2003
    ISRP 2003-1

    Final ISRP Review of Criteria for Evaluating Proposals to Secure Tributary Water

    As specified in the 2000 Fish and Wildlife Program, Council staff requested that the ISRP review the criteria for evaluating proposals to secure tributary water. In a December 5, 2002 memo, the ISRP provided comments and suggested edits to the draft water...
  25. 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,...
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