The members established the Authority by
charter in 1987 to:
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Coordinate the efforts of its members to protect and enhance fish and wildlife
resources of the Basin through joint planning and action
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Provide an open forum for its members to exchange information on matters affecting
anadromous and resident fish, wildlife resources, and habitat concerns in the Basin and
develop unified positions
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Assure comprehensive planning and implementation of the
Northwest Power & Conservation Council's Fish and Wildlife Program
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Improve the quality of fish and wildlife decision making
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Influence other regional decision makers |
The members identified three general objectives or areas of involvement through the
Authority:
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Coordinate the fish and wildlife activities of interagency and tribal concern
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Facilitate interagency and tribal involvement in the implementation of the Northwest
Power Planning Council's Fish and Wildlife Program
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Interact with the water and land planning and management authorities of the Columbia
River Basin |
The Authority is a consensus organization. All actions supported by CBFWA are developed
through a consensus process and only consensus positions are communicated on Authority
letterhead. Consensus focuses the agency and tribal actions into a single direction,
providing the Northwest Power Planning Council and the Bonneville
Power Administration with recommendations representing the best available information
from the fish and wildlife managers. |
CBFWA New Directions Workplan (10/1/2004) |
