The Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program represents a 40+ year effort to protect and mitigate for the impacts of the hydropower system on salmon and other fish and wildlife. The Council amends the Fish and Wildlife Program every five years based on recommendations from the region’s tribes, federal and state fish and wildlife agencies, local governments, nonprofits, energy customers, regional utilities, the public, and more.
The Council is currently accepting recommendations on amendments to the 2014/2020 Program. Learn more and submit your recommendation by April 17, 2025.
See the Council’s current Fish and Wildlife Program, open for recommendations starting January 17, 2025.
Explore the Program Tracker for real-time data, infographics, maps and stories on hatcheries, fish screens, lands, and more.
Plus see categorical assessments on hydrosystem operations, artificial production, and habitat.
A lot has happened since 1980! See our full 40-Year Retrospective report, browse the 2-page overview, or see parts 1 and 2 of staff presentations.
