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Columbia Basin Bulletin - Pacific Northwest Groups Urge Action On Modernizing Columbia River Treaty, Concerned About Uncertainties Of ‘Called-Upon’ Operations
Join 32 organizations in calling for the inclusion of Ecosystem Function as a primary purpose of the 58-year-old treaty governing hydropower and flood control on the river.


Columbia Basin Bulletin - PNNL Report Details How Hydropower Performs During Severe U.S. West Droughts, Maintains 80 Percent of Average Generation
Learn about the unprecedented megadrought in the Southwestern US, the driest in 1,200 years. Find out how it's impacting water levels and raising concerns about the electric grid's reliability.


Columbia Basin Bulletin - Tracking Coastal Steelhead Migration: Innovative Research Could Help Prioritize Habitat Restoration Projects
Discover the latest research from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on coastal steelhead fisheries and habitat restoration. Learn about the implications for future fishery management.


Bonneville Power Administration Having Good Financial Year; More Money Coming for Fish/Wildlife, Fish Accords to Be Extended
The Bonneville Power Administration's Fish and Wildlife budget sees an 8.7% increase in FY 2024-25, the largest since 2010. This boost will provide more flexibility to support the Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program.


Klamath Basin to receive $26M from federal infrastructure package
Federal funding is revitalizing the drought-stricken Klamath Basin with projects to enhance water quality, irrigation efficiency, and protect endangered fish populations. Millions of dollars are being allocated for these crucial initiatives.