columbia river basin fish and wildlife program annual ...

8.18.1 LOSS STATEMENTS(Fund as Needs are Identified.>1003(b)(3)[Abstract] Bonneville shall fund studies to develop statementsof wildlife and habitat losses at the projects listed inTable 3 of the Fish and Wildlife Program, includingpower-related storage and regulatory dams. These statementsshall take into account all existing information pertinent tothe project area and shall address both realized and potentialpositive and negative effects.ACTION ITEM ACTIVITY SUMMARY:Objectives:To obtain an estimate of the net impacts on wildlife and habitat fromdevelopment and operation of Columbia River Basin Federal hydroelectricfacilities. This information will be used in developing objectives toprotect, mitigate, and enhance wildlife affected by hydro developmentand operation.Background and Progress to Date:Plans:The development of the hydroelectric system has caused both adverseand beneficial effects on wildlife and habitat. Action Item 8.1calls for the funding of studies to identify net impacts on wildlifeand wildlife habitat from hydroelectric development and operation.Study information will be used to develop Action Item 8.3: wildlifeprotection, mitigation, and enhancement plans.Table 7 outlines the status of loss assessments at FCRPS facilities.Loss assessments have been completed for 22 of the 29 FCRPSfacilities. Two facilities (Roza, and Chandler> do not require lossassessments. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has funded losssments for the Lower Snake facilities.asse SThecantosses assessment for Chief Joseph Dam in Washington willnue and be completed in FY 1991.2 1 1