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11/20/2008 | Council investigates power-system effects of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles |
10/16/2008 | Council seeks comments on fuel-price forecasts |
9/17/2008 | Forecast predicts adequate electricity supply for the next five years |
8/29/2008 | Council seeks public comments on Draft 2008 Fish and Wildlife Program |
5/14/2008 | Northwest energy conservation hit all time high in 2007 |
4/23/2008 | Council adopts a "smoke alarm" for the Northwest electricity supply |
2/14/2008 | Council seeks comments on proposed standards for future electricity supplies in the Northwest |
2/5/2008 | Governor Gregoire appoints newest member of Council |
1/18/2008 | Average predicted Columbia River runoff means no electricity deficit in 2008 |
1/16/2008 | Idaho and Montana members will lead Council in 2008 |
10/17/2007 | Fish and Wildlife Program Amendment process to begin |
9/18/2007 | Energy conservation and renewable power will help stabilize Northwest CO2 emissions |
7/26/2007 | Council seeks comments on revised forecasts of prices for natural gas, oil, and coal |
7/12/2007 | Northwest power supply is adequate, but potentially expensive, assessment shows |
4/18/2007 | Changes to Fish Passage Center board will ensure scientific integrity of data-gathering and analysis |
3/14/2007 | Analysis of Snake River dam removal has deficiencies |
2/21/2007 | Council urges parties to ensure that fall Chinook transportation study continues |
2/20/2007 | National budget-reduction proposal would raise Northwest power rates and reduce jobs and income |
1/18/2007 | Predicted Columbia River runoff in 2007 portends adequate supply and average prices for electricity |
1/17/2007 | Washington and Oregon members elected to lead Council in 2007 |
10/17/2006 | Analysis shows adequate electricity supply in the Northwest |
8/24/2006 | BPA, Council convene utility leaders to address increased development of wind power and regional power system reliability |
7/13/2006 | Research shows higher survival of Snake River spring Chinook through Snake and Columbia hydrosystem |
6/16/2006 | Council report details fish and wildlife spending by Bonneville Power Administration |
6/15/2006 | Research shows adult salmon survival nears 100 percent during upstream migration in Columbia and Snake rivers |
6/14/2006 | Council approves expansion of Snake River sockeye production |
5/10/2006 | Council Adopts Standard to Ensure Future Energy Supplies for the Northwest |
5/9/2006 | Council recommends construction of hatchery for threatened Chinook salmon |
2/21/2006 | Region�s largest electric utilities score energy conservation gains in 2005 |
11/17/2005 | Council analysis suggests proposed dam operations would reduce reliability and add cost to regional power supply |
9/15/2005 | Council analysis predicts electricity surplus in fall and winter |
7/22/2005 | Regional electricity surplus susceptible to weather-driven power demand |
7/19/2005 | Regional energy conservation investments show more savings at lower cost, Council reports |
7/13/2005 | Reports assess economic value of Columbia River salmon and steelhead, recommend improvements in harvest management |
6/15/2005 | Council recommends to Congress proposals for reforming fish hatcheries
in the Columbia River Basin |
4/21/2005 | Change in debt treatment at BPA could affect future investments in fish and wildlife projects, transmission and energy conservation |
4/15/2005 | Council supports actions to shoo seals and sea lions from Bonneville Dam |
2/26/2005 | Council analysis predicts dramatic impacts if BPA is forced to raise electricity rates |
2/16/2005 | Council adopts 25 subbasin plans to guide fish and wildlife mitigation in the Columbia River Basin |
2/16/2005 | Council analysis foresees adequate, but more expensive, power supply if snow pack and runoff remain below normal |
2/16/2005 | Council will analyze impacts of proposed changes in Bonneville Power rates and borrowing authority |
2/1/2005 | New Council members appointed |
1/20/2005 | Oregonian will chair Council; Idaho member elected vice chair |
12/16/2004 | Regional power plan recommends conservation, wind power to reduce risk of future electricity shortages and high prices |
12/15/2004 | Council adopts 23 subbasin plans to guide fish and wildlife mitigation in Columbia River Basin |
10/14/2004 | Council seeks public comments on draft subbasin plans to guide fish and wildlife mitigation effort |
9/22/2004 | Council proposes [Draft Fifth Power] plan to reduce risk of future energy shortages and high prices |
7/21/2004 | Columbia River Forum would address international water management issues |
7/19/2004 | Council seeks comments on fish hatchery reform proposals |
6/4/2004 | Locally developed plans for fish and wildlife are available for review |
5/13/2004 | Council recommends changes to improve economic stability of the Bonneville Power Administration |
4/9/2004 | Council seeks comments on recommendations for future role of Bonneville Power Administration |
2/27/2004 | Council considers draft analyses of future electricity supply and prices |
2/25/2004 | Council urges federal agencies to decide on summer dam tests |
1/23/2004 | Council re-elects Danielson chair, Eden vice-chair |
11/19/2003 | Recent trend continues: Most 2003 salmon runs well above average |
10/16/2003 | Council seeks public comment on review of Columbia Basin fish hatcheries |
9/10/2003 | Actions taken since 1996 will help decrease likelihood of major regional power outage, but the system is not foolproof, power expert says |
8/27/2003 | Blackouts in the Northwest? |
8/14/2003 | Fish deflection screens will protect ESA-listed salmon at water withdrawals of Methow Valley Irrigation District |
8/14/2003 | Council endorses draft agreement for fish and wildlife habitat projects near Flathead Lake |
8/14/2003 | Discussions will resume regarding Future of Bonneville Power Administration In Northwest power supply |
7/17/2003 | Natural gas prices will remain volatile and trend upward in the future |
7/16/2003 | Council changes its name |
5/16/2003 | Council and NOAA Fisheries seek comments on recommendations for improved fish and wildlife information system |
4/10/2003 | Council amends fish and wildlife program with river habitat conditions that merge requirements of federal biological opinions to benefit ESA-listed and non-listed species |
4/8/2003 | Impressive conservation achievements since 1980 can be repeated by 2025 |
2/21/2003 | Council recommends strategies for reducing BPA fish and wildlife costs in response to current financial crisis |
2/19/2003 | Scientists suggest stable river flows could improve juvenile salmon survival |
1/17/2003 | Council elects Idaho member chair, Washington member vice chair |
1/14/2003 | Revised analysis shows low probability of Northwest power shortages |
12/20/2002 | Council will recommend fish and wildlife budget cuts in response to BPA financial crisis |
12/11/2002 | Near-term power supply is favorable, but problems could develop in the future, Council analysis suggests |
11/13/2002 | Clearwater River subbasin plan is first plan submitted to Council |
10/28/2002 | Council proposal would alter dam operations to benefit fish from Columbia River headwaters to the ocean |
10/17/2002 | RAND report on region�s energy future Lacks Northwest information, Council says |
9/11/2002 | Council report documents BPA fish and wildlife spending |
8/15/2002 | Council develops guidelines to ensure that Bonneville Power Administration and its customers continue to develop conservation and renewable resources |
8/14/2002 | Council recommends funding $1.9 million in innovative fish and wildlife projects |
7/19/2002 | Economists report on cost-effectiveness of Columbia River Basin fish hatcheries |
7/2/2002 | Survey will help Council, NMFS improve management of Columbia River fish and wildlife information |
4/3/2002 | Council OKs $36.3 million in fish and wildlife recovery projects in Oregon, Idaho, Washington (Blue Mountain and Mountain Snake provinces) |
3/11/2002 | Governor Martz appoints John Hines as Montana Council Member |
2/7/2002 | Request for comment on key regional energy issues for Power Plan |
1/22/2002 | If the electricity crisis is over, why haven't my rates come down? |
1/17/2002 | Washington and Idaho members elected to leadership positions |
1/16/2002 | Council urges continued regionwide energy conservation challenge |
12/20/2001 | Doug Marker and Brian Allee appointed to key fish and wildlife positions |
11/9/2001 | Fisheries Service decision not to appeal coho de-listing will bring together federal and regional recovery efforts |
11/8/2001 | Council OKs $34.6 million for fish and wildlife projects in Washington and Oregon, plans discussion on total program budget |
10/18/2001 | Council analysis proposes challenging the Northwest to develop a 300-megawatt "conservation power plant" |
10/17/2001 | Reduced demand for power, coupled with increased supply improves winter power outlook |
9/26/2001 | Efficiency and personal finances, not subsidies, should guide decision to switch from electricity to natural gas, Council recommends |
8/29/2001 | Redesign price caps to ensure adequate electricity supply for Northwest next winter, Council tells FERC |
8/13/2001 | Council recommends additional projects to offset impacts of emergency power operations |
6/27/2001 | Council recommends projects to offset power emergency impacts on fish |
6/27/2001 | Council OKs summer water spills at dams, but only if power system reliability is not jeopardized |
5/25/2001 | Region's response to crisis improves power supply, but at a cost to employment and the environment |
5/11/2001 | Council recommends federal approval to reduce water spills at two mid-Columbia dams as long as there is no impact on the region�s power supply |
4/24/2001 | Utilities, industries responding to power crisis with new generators, demand reductions as dry weather continues to cut hydropower |
4/4/2001 | Drought forces tough choices for fish in 2001 |
3/27/2001 | Actions needed now to avoid future power supply problems |
3/7/2001 | Power planners OK high-priority projects to help ESA-listed fish species |
3/7/2001 | Drought will complicate fish and power decisions in 2001 |
2/27/2001 | Council asks to be involved in federal river, dam operating decisions this year |
2/2/2001 | Council explains West coast power crisis; recommends solutions |
2/1/2001 | Council member presents testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources |
12/12/2000 | Utilities recall warning of power system emergency, but recommend continued voluntary energy conservation efforts |
10/12/2000 | Council recommends ways to alleviate high electricity prices |
9/11/2000 | Wanted: New ideas for helping fish and wildlife |
8/11/2000 | Fish and wildlife program revision sets direction for locally developed action plans |
7/7/2000 | Council will address high price of electricity |
2/2/2000 | Analysis says salmon recovery comes down to choices about risk |
1/13/2000 | Cassidy will lead Council |
1/12/2000 | Council begins transition to new direction for fish and wildlife recovery |
12/17/1999 | Federal agencies� All-H Paper and Draft Snake River salmon environmental impact statement: Todd Maddock comments |
12/8/1999 | Find new electricity supplies or face a 24-percent chance of power shortages |
12/7/1999 | Council completes project funding for 2000; begins �Year of Decision� on fish and wildlife |
11/3/1999 | Council continues increased accountability for fish and wildlife recovery projects |
10/15/1999 | Council recommends changes in fish hatchery funding |
10/14/1999 | Council applies sharper scrutiny to fish and wildlife funding proposals |
9/23/1999 | Council demands federal action on salmon-eating Caspian terns |
9/22/1999 | Council sets course for fish and wildlife recovery in 2000 |
7/28/1999 | Council appoints key personnel |
6/22/1999 | Independent scientific review recommends more than 200 fish and wildlife recovery projects |
3/12/1999 | Governor Locke appoints Tom Karier to Northwest Energy Review Transition Board |
1/22/1999 | Court orders federal agencies to consult regional fish and wildlife plan in Columbia River operation decisions |
1/13/1999 | Good news and bad news on salmon: Juvenile fish survival improves, but adult survival remains poor, researchers tell Council |