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Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Region

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Small map of wester united states with Pacific Northwest area highlighted in blue.

Our goal is to meet the increasing water needs of the Pacific Northwest while protecting the environment and the public's investment. The Pacific Northwest region encompasses the Columbia River Basin, which includes the states of Idaho and Washington, most of Oregon, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. Water is supplied from 54 reservoirs with a total active capacity of approximately 18 million acre-feet. Power production facilities at Grand Coulee Dam are among the largest in the world.

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Current News Releases

05/08 Federal Officials Advise Caution across Palisades Dam to Calamity Campground
05/07

Secretary Salazar Presents the John W. Keys III Partnership Training Program with Partners in Conservation Award

05/07 Yakima Basin Water Supply May Forecast Released
05/07 Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center Opens for New Summer Season
05/05 Grand Coulee Pump-Generating Plant Dedication Ceremony in Honor of John W. Keys III
New! Photo Gallery: Dams in the Pacific Northwest Region
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Savage Rapids Dam Removal Update
Security Enhancements at Dams in Idaho
Tributary Habitat Program
2008 NOAA Fisheries FCRPS/Upper Snake Biological Opinions
2007 FCRPS Biological Assessment and Comprehensive Analysis
2007 Upper Snake Biological Assessment

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Studies

Boise/Payette Water Storage Assessment Study
Malheur, Owyhee, Powder, Burnt River Water Storage Assessment Study
Odessa Subarea Special Study
Supplemental Feed Route Study for Potholes Reservoir
Yakima Dams Fish Passage Study
Yakima River Basin Water Storage Feasibility Study

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Last Update: May 8, 2009 4:10 PM