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  1. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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...
  2. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    Comment on the ISAB/ISRP 2016-1 Critical Uncertainties Report

    Comment on the ISAB/ISRP 2016-1 Critical Uncertainties Report [Comments were accepted on the Critical Uncertainties report through May 11, 2016.] The Council asked the independent science panels for this report as the first step in the implementation of a...
  3. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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...
  4. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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...
  5. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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...
  6. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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...
  7. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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...
  8. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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....
  9. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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,...
  10. WEBPAGE
    Mar 02, 2022

    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...
  11. REPORT
    Jul 01, 2015
    ISRP 2015-6

    Review of Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment, Project #2007-156-00

    Review of Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment, Project #2007-156-00 At the Council’s April 9, 2015 request, the ISRP reviewed the “Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment for Prioritization of Restoration and Protection Actions” and supporting...
  12. REPORT
    Jun 22, 2015
    ISRP 2015-5

    Review of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Southern Idaho Wildlife Mitigation Program Management Plan

    Review of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Southern Idaho Wildlife Mitigation Program Management Plan At the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s May 1, 2015 request, the ISRP reviewed the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Southern Idaho Wildlife Mitigation...
  13. REPORT
    Apr 16, 2015
    ISRP 2015-4

    Follow-up Review of Project #2000-031-00, Enhance Habitat in the North Fork John Day River

    Follow-up Review of Project #2000-031-00, Enhance Habitat in the North Fork John Day River At the Northwest Power and Conservation’s February 24, 2015 request, the ISRP reviewed a response from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation...
  14. REPORT
    Apr 15, 2015
    ISRP 2015-3

    Step One Review of the White Sturgeon Hatchery Draft Master Plan: Lower Columbia and Snake River Impoundments – Response Requested

    Step One Review of the White Sturgeon Hatchery Draft Master Plan: Lower Columbia and Snake River Impoundments – Response Requested In response to the Council’s February 17, 2015 request, the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) evaluated the White...
  15. REPORT
    Mar 17, 2015
    ISRP 2015-2

    Review of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho’s “Kootenai River Reconnection Prioritization Framework” for project #2002-008-00

    Review of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho’s “Kootenai River Reconnection Prioritization Framework” for project #2002-008-00 In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s request, the ISRP reviewed the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho’s “Kootenai River...
  16. REPORT
    Jan 28, 2015
    ISRP 2015-1

    Review of a Revised Proposal for the Yakama Nation’s Accord project, Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation (#2008-471-00)

    Review of a Revised Proposal for the Yakama Nation’s Accord project, Upper Columbia Nutrient Supplementation (#2008-471-00) In response to the Council’s December 4, 2014 request, the ISRP reviewed a revised proposal for the Yakama Nations’ Upper Columbia...
  17. REPORT
    Nov 18, 2014
    ISRP 2014-10

    Follow-up Review of Progress Report for Upper Columbia Programmatic Habitat Restoration Projects (#2010-001-00 and #2009-003-00)

    Follow-up Review of Progress Report for Upper Columbia Programmatic Habitat Restoration Projects (#2010-001-00 and #2009-003-00) Background At the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s October 1, 2014 request, the ISRP reviewed a response from the...
  18. REPORT
    Aug 13, 2014
    ISRP 2014-9

    Review of the Upper Columbia Kelt Reconditioning Program Update for project #2008-458-00

    Review of the Upper Columbia Kelt Reconditioning Program Update for project #2008-458-00 In response to the Council’s July 7, 2014 request, the ISRP reviewed a progress report titled Upper Columbia Kelt Reconditioning Program Update, 2014 ISRP Check-in...
  19. REPORT
    Jul 31, 2014
    ISRP 2014-8

    Review of a Revised Proposal for the Lake Roosevelt Burbot Population Assessment Project (#200811500)

    Review of a Revised Proposal for the Lake Roosevelt Burbot Population Assessment Project (#200811500) In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s June 3, 2014 request, the ISRP reviewed a revised proposal for the Colville Confederated...
  20. REPORT
    Jul 18, 2014
    ISRP 2014-7

    Review of the report Okanogan Streamflow: ISRP Update, Opportunities for Instream Flow Restoration (Project #2007-224-00)

    Review of the report Okanogan Streamflow: ISRP Update, Opportunities for Instream Flow Restoration (Project #2007-224-00) In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s June 16, 2014 request, the ISRP reviewed the report titled Okanogan...
  21. REPORT
    Jun 18, 2014
    ISRP 2014-6

    Summary Review of the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan 2011-2014

    Summary Review of the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan 2011-2014 See the ISRP's July 8, 2014 presentation to the Council > This report summarizes the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s (ISRP) review of the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan’s...
  22. REPORT
    Jan 18, 2018
    ISRP 2018-2

    Review of 2017 Lamprey Synthesis Report

    Review of 2017 Lamprey Synthesis Report In response to the Council’s November 21, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed the report Synthesis of Threats, Critical Uncertainties, and Limiting Factors in Relation to Past, Present and Future Priority Restoration...
  23. REPORT
    Jan 17, 2018
    ISRP 2018-1

    Response Request for Northern Pike Suppression and Monitoring Proposal

    Response Request for Northern Pike Suppression and Monitoring Proposal In response to the Council’s December 7, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a proposal titled Northern Pike Suppression and Monitoring (#2017-004-00) from the Colville Confederated...
  24. REPORT
    Nov 28, 2017
    ISRP 2017-13

    Review of proposal for Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative Columbia River Basin Projects (#2017-005-00)

    Review of proposal for Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative Columbia River Basin Projects (#2017-005-00) In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s October 27, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a proposal titled Pacific Lamprey...
  25. REPORT
    Nov 21, 2017
    ISRP 2017-12

    Follow-up Review of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation’s John Day Habitat Enhancement Implementation Strategy (Project #2007-397-00)

    Follow-up Review of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation’s John Day Habitat Enhancement Implementation Strategy (Project #2007-397-00) On October 4 and 5, 2017, the ISRP participated in a site visit with the Confederated Tribes of the...
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