Biological Opinions and ESA Consultations Ritchie Graves NMFS-NWR Hydropower Division Portland, Oregon February 19, 2013.

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Biological Opinions and ESA Consultations Ritchie Graves NMFS-NWR Hydropower Division Portland, Oregon February 19, 2013

2 Over 70 Dams in the Columbia River Basin > 20 meters Federal Government State, Provincial, or Local Government Public Utilities Private Large Circles > 150 m; Med. Circles m; Small Circles < 20 m. Source: Wikimedia Commons

3 NOAA Fisheries Northwest Region Organization  Habitat Conservation Division  Protected Resources Division  Sustainable Fisheries Division  Operations, Management, and Information Services Div.  Hydropower Division  FCRPS Branch  FERC / Water Diversions Branch  Salmon Management Division  Production and Inland Fisheries Branch  Harvest Management Branch

4 Accomplishments: Federal Projects Federal Columbia River Power System 14 Dams Improved Survival Improved Flows Improved Migration Temperature Control Predator Control Offsite Habitat and Estuary Improvements RM&E Willamette River 13 Dams Fish Passage Improved Survival Temperature Control Upper Snake River 23 Dams Minimize Flood Control Augment Summer Flows

5 Accomplishments: Private Dams Projects Relicensed 30+ Projects 47 Dams 44 Powerhouses 8,000 MW 20+ Settlements with > 280 stakeholder groups Fish Benefits 2 Projects Decommissioned 8 Dams Removed 360 miles of river opened 2,800 miles enhanced $2.8 billion in fish enhancements

6 ESA Consultation Process Status of the Species + Environmental Baseline + Proposed Action + Cumulative Effect. Jeopardize Continued Existence? or Adversely Modify Critical Habitat?

7 Common Elements of Success Focus on Project Related Impacts Direct, Indirect, and Delayed Common Understanding is Critical Communicate Be Honest About Issues No Surprises, No Politics Collaborate and Problem Solve Be Rational Build Trust Move From “Us and Them” to “We”

8 Examples

9 Questions?