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Fish and Wildlife

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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The Fish and Wildlife Program
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. REPORT
    Sep 28, 2018
    ISRP 2018-8

    ISRP 2018 Research Project Status Review

    This report provides the Independent Scientific Review Panel’s (ISRP) final comments and recommendations on 25 research-focused projects (see list of projects and their summaries). The review assessed results from each project and ascertained which...
  2. REPORT
    May 03, 2019
    ISAB 2019-1

    A Review of Predation Impacts and Management Effectiveness for the Columbia River Basin

    * Presentation to Council, May 8, 2019 The Council requested the Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) to provide a review of the biological and economic impacts of native and non-native predators, the effectiveness of predator management...
  3. REPORT
    Apr 30, 2020
    ISRP 2020-5

    Follow-up Review of Freshwater Mussel Research and Restoration Project (#2002-037-00)

    In response to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s February 7, 2020 request, the ISRP reviewed the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) response to the Council’s recommendations and ISRP qualifications for Project...
  4. REPORT
    Aug 06, 2020
    ISRP 2020-08

    ISRP Final Report: Category Review of Resident Fish and Sturgeon Projects

    * ISRP Presentation to the Council, August 12, 2020 * Public comment on ISRP Report 2020-08 + Kalispel Tribe of Indians + Washington Invasive Species Council + Public Power Council This report provides the Independent...
  5. REPORT
    Jun 15, 2017
    2017-4

    Research Plan for the Fish and Wildlife Program (Pre-publication version)

    For 35 years, the Council has supported a diverse range of research to clarify assumptions critical to the strategies and scientific foundation and principles of the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Program). The Program, as directed under...
  6. REPORT
    Jan 17, 2017
    2017-1

    2017 Draft Research Plan

    Note: This version was replaced by the final version, document 2017-4. (Comment period on the draft ended March 2017.) The Council invites comments on a draft revision of the its Research Plan for the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program....
  7. REPORT
    Oct 22, 2021
    ISAB 2021-4

    American Shad in the Columbia River: Past, Present, Future

    * Presentation to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council (November 17, 2021) Background. American shad were introduced to West Coast rivers in the late 1800s and rapidly expanded. Shad colonized upriver reaches of the Columbia River Basin as the...
  8. REPORT
    Dec 07, 2021
    ISRP 2021-10

    ISRP Review of WDFW Response and Revised Proposal “Piscivorous Fish Status and Trend Monitoring in the Columbia River Upstream of McNary Dam”

    On November 2, 2021, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council asked the ISRP to review Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) revised proposal , “ Piscivorous Fish Status and Trend Monitoring in the Columbia River Upstream of McNary Dam ”...
  9. REPORT
    Jul 12, 2010
    2010-10

    Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan

    This version has been replaced by newer versions - see MERR page. This Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting (MERR) Plan ensures the Council’s Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Program) goals, objectives, and actions are...
  10. REPORT
    Mar 15, 2010
    2010-04

    Request for Comments on the Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan

    The draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Reporting (MERR) Plan consists of three parts: 1. Strategic Plan – provides broad policy guidance to assist in allocation of resources during Program implementation of research, monitoring, and...
  11. 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,...
  12. REPORT
    Feb 28, 2003
    ISRP 2003-4

    Review of BPA's Draft Request For Proposals for Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

    MEMORANDUM TO: Doug Marker, Fish and Wildlife Division Director, Northwest Power Planning Council FROM: Lyman McDonald, ISRP, Subcommittee Chair At the request of the Bonneville Power Administration and the Council, the Independent Scientific...
  13. REPORT
    Mar 24, 2003
    ISRP 2003-6

    Review of revised mainstem/systemwide proposals for Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation

    At the request of the Council and BPA, the ISRP reviewed five revised proposals from the Mainstem Systemwide project selection process that were modified to address research, monitoring, and evaluation requirements under the National Marine Fisheries...
  14. REPORT
    Feb 29, 2012
    ISRP 2012-3

    ISRP Review of the Ocean Synthesis Report: The Marine Ecology of Juvenile Columbia River Basin Salmonids: A Synthesis of Research 1998-2011

    In response to the Council’s January 19, 2012 review request letter, the ISRP reviewed the report, The Marine Ecology of Juvenile Columbia River Basin Salmonids: A Synthesis of Research 1998-2011 (hereafter the ocean synthesis report). The studies...
  15. REPORT
    Dec 15, 2011
    ISRP 2011-26

    Review of the Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Plan and Proposals for the Willamette Valley Project

    see January 2012 Council presentation At the request of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Council, the Independent Science Review Panel (ISRP) reviewed the Corps’ draft Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Plan and Fiscal Year 2012 concept...
  16. REPORT
    Feb 24, 2010
    ISRP 2010-7

    Initial Review of BiOp Fast Track Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Proposals

    * April 2010 update: See FINAL review * see comments for individual proposals At the Council and Bonneville Power Administration’s request, the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) reviewed 19 proposals intended to address high priority...
  17. REPORT
    Apr 15, 2010
    ISRP 2010-10

    Final Review of BiOp Fast Track Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Proposals

    At the Council and Bonneville Power Administration’s request, the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) reviewed 19 proposals intended to address high priority research, monitoring and evaluation needs identified in the Biological Opinion (BiOp) for...
  18. REPORT
    Dec 22, 2009
    ISRP 2009-56

    Qualification Review for Accord Proposal, Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation proposal (2008-109-00)

    At the Council’s December 16, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed documentation provided by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to meet a condition for the Columbia River Fish Accord project Resident Fish Research, Monitoring and Evaluation...
  19. REPORT
    Aug 04, 2009
    ISRP 2009-34

    Review of Accord Proposal, Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation proposal (#2008-109-00)

    At the Council’s July 10, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed the Colville Confederated Tribes’ Resident Fish Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation proposal (#2008-109-00), which is a Columbia River Fish Accords project. The goal of this project is to...
  20. REPORT
    May 10, 2010
    ISAB/ISRP 2010-3

    Comments on the Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plan

    On March 15, 2010, the Council asked the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) and Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) to jointly review and provide comments to improve the Council’s Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Reporting...
  21. REPORT
    Jun 30, 2009
    ISRP 2009-25

    Final review of the Columbia River Fish Accord proposal, Deschutes River Fall Chinook Research and Monitoring (2008-306-00)

    To: W. Bill Booth, Council Chair From: Eric Loudenslager, ISRP Chair Background At the Council’s June 10, 2009 request, the ISRP reviewed a response received from the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation regarding our December 15,...
  22. WEBPAGE

    Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting documents

    Draft Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting documents During 2010, Council staff developed draft guidance for program monitoring, evaluation, research and reporting. These draft documents were discussed with some of the regions tribal, state and...
  23. WEBPAGE

    Final Council Recommendations for Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Artificial Production Projects for FY 2012 and Beyond

    Final Council Recommendations for Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Artificial Production Projects for FY 2012 and Beyond see decision , project list Pursuant to Section 4(h)(10)(D) of the Northwest Power Act, the Council has been engaged in a review...
  24. WEBPAGE

    Columbia Basin Habitat Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Workgroup

    Columbia Basin Habitat Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Workgroup Over the past several years the Council, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and NOAA Fisheries worked with fish and wildlife managers and project sponsors to draft a Habitat Research,...
  25. WEBPAGE

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting (MERR) background

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting (MERR) background The Council’s Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program (Program) is one of the largest regional efforts in the nation to recover and rebuild populations of fish and wildlife. The goal...
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