Managing the Columbia River
Title | Managing the Columbia River PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Water Resources Management, Instream Flows, and Salmon Survival in the Columbia River Basin |
Publisher | National Academy Press |
Pages | 274 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN |
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Managing the Columbia River
Title | Managing the Columbia River PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 261 |
Release | 2004-08-27 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 0309091551 |
Flows of the Columbia River, although modified substantially during the twentieth century, still vary considerably between seasons and between years. Lowest flows tend to occur during summer months when demand for irrigation water is at its highest and when water temperatures are greatest. These periods of low flows, high demand, and high temperature are critical periods for juvenile salmon migrating downstream through the Columbia River hydropower system. Although impacts on salmon of any individual water withdrawal may be small, the cumulative effects of numerous withdrawals will affect Columbia River flows and would pose increased risks to salmon survival. The body of scientific knowledge explaining salmon migratory behavior and physiology is substantial, but imperfect, and decision makers should acknowledge this and be willing to take action in the face of uncertainties. In order to provide a more comprehensive water permitting process, the State of Washington, Canada, other basin states, and tribal groups should establish a basin-wide forum to consider future water withdrawal application permits. If the State of Washington issues additional permits for water withdrawals from the Columbia River, those permits should contain provisions that allow withdrawals to be curtailed during critical high-demand periods.
The Columbia River Basin Project for Water Supply and Water Quality Management
Title | The Columbia River Basin Project for Water Supply and Water Quality Management PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Public Health Service |
Publisher | |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 1961 |
Genre | Columbia River |
ISBN |
Water Resources of the Columbia River Basin
Title | Water Resources of the Columbia River Basin PDF eBook |
Author | International Columbia River Engineering Board |
Publisher | |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 1959 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Columbia River Basin
Title | Columbia River Basin PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Bureau of Reclamation |
Publisher | |
Pages | 880 |
Release | 1946 |
Genre | Water resources development |
ISBN |
A River in Common
Title | A River in Common PDF eBook |
Author | John M. Volkman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 268 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Columbia River |
ISBN |
Report to the Western Water Policy Review Advisory Commission.
Water Resources of the Columbia River Basin
Title | Water Resources of the Columbia River Basin PDF eBook |
Author | International Columbia River Engineering Board |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1959 |
Genre | Water resources development |
ISBN |