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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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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  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
    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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. REPORT
    Nov 20, 2017
    ISRP 2017-11

    Grande Ronde Model Watershed Project – Meeting Summary and Suggestions for Synthesis Report

    Grande Ronde Model Watershed Project – Meeting Summary and Suggestions for Synthesis Report This memo contains (1) the ISRP’s suggestions for contents of the Grande Ronde Model Watershed’s (GRMW) upcoming synthesis report, (2) an ISRP review of a draft...
  16. REPORT
    Oct 20, 2017
    ISRP 2017-10

    Response Review of Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program (Project #1996-040-00)

    Response Review of Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program (Project #1996-040-00) At the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s September 25, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a response from the Yakama Nation regarding Project #1996-040-00, Mid-Columbia...
  17. REPORT
    Aug 31, 2017
    ISRP 2017-9

    Follow-up Review of Idaho Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Projects

    Follow-up Review of Idaho Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Projects In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s August 22, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a cover letter and supporting documents from Idaho Department of Fish and...
  18. REPORT
    Jul 25, 2017
    ISRP 2017-8

    Request for an ISRP meeting with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation to discuss the John Day Habitat Enhancement Implementation Strategy (Project #2007-397-00)

    Request for an ISRP meeting with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation to discuss the John Day Habitat Enhancement Implementation Strategy (Project #2007-397-00) The ISRP reviewed the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation’s...
  19. REPORT
    Jun 28, 2017
    ISRP 2017-7

    Final 2017 Wildlife Project Review

    Final 2017 Wildlife Project Review (Also see the July 11, 2017 presentation to Council) This report provides the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s (ISRP) final comments and recommendations on 29 projects evaluated as part of the 2017 Wildlife...
  20. REPORT
    Jun 15, 2017
    ISRP 2017-6

    Review of Expanded Proposal for Lake Roosevelt Northern Pike Suppression Project (1994-043-00)

    Review of Expanded Proposal for Lake Roosevelt Northern Pike Suppression Project (1994-043-00) At the Council’s June 2, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a proposal from the Spokane Tribe of Indians (STOI) to increase and expand northern pike removal...
  21. REPORT
    May 10, 2017
    ISRP 2017-5

    Preliminary 2017 Wildlife Project Review

    Preliminary 2017 Wildlife Project Review This report provides the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s (ISRP) preliminary comments and recommendations on 29 projects for the 2017 Wildlife Project Review to implement the Columbia River Basin Fish and...
  22. REPORT
    Apr 10, 2017
    ISRP 2017-4

    Follow-up Review of Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program - Response Requested

    Follow-up Review of Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program - Response Requested In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s February 15, 2017 request, the ISRP reviewed a revised Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program Master Plan which...
  23. REPORT
    Mar 07, 2017
    ISRP 2017-3

    NPCC Request for Information about White Sturgeon: Initial Impressions on Responses

    NPCC Request for Information about White Sturgeon: Initial Impressions on Responses At the Council staff's request, Steve Schroder, ISRP Chair, provided initial impressions on responses to the Council’s Request for Information about White Sturgeon (RFI)....
  24. REPORT
    Mar 10, 2017
    ISRP 2017-2

    Review of Umbrella Habitat Restoration Projects

    Review of Umbrella Habitat Restoration Projects Comments Received: Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board The Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s Fish and Wildlife Program supports landscape-level habitat projects that identify, rank, select,...
  25. REPORT
    Feb 08, 2017
    ISRP 2017-1

    Review of draft Willamette Wildlife Monitoring Plan

    Review of draft Willamette Wildlife Monitoring Plan In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s request of January 5, 2017, the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) reviewed the draft Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Program...
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