Council Spotlight

Idaho Acts Quickly After Detecting Quagga Mussel Larvae in the Snake River

Quagga mussel larvae were first detected in the Snake River near Twin Falls, Idaho in September during routine monitoring conducted by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, prompting officials to spring into action.

Double-crested Cormorant Colony at Astoria-Megler Bridge to Be Relocated Back to East Sand Island

In the last 10 years, the cormorant population has grown 1500% at Astoria Bridge, both accelerating erosion of the bridge and increasing salmon predation. See the full story, presentation and video.

Western Grid Panelists Emphasize Regional Coordination to Maintain System Adequacy

A panel of energy representatives briefed the Council at its November meeting on how Western states are keeping the lights on. Increasing loads, a changing resource mix, and extreme weather events have become pressing challenges to power system adequacy, highlighting the importance of broad system coordination. See panel presentations and videos.