The Northwest Power Planning Council Wednesday reluctantly agreed that
extra money is needed to prepare its year 2000 direct fish and wildlife
program work plan.
The Council voted to allow the expenditure of up to $300,000 for extra
time spent by state and tribal fish and wildlife managers in preparing
the Draft Annual Implementation Work Plan. The Council recommendation will
be forwarded to the Bonneville Power Administration, which funds the $127
million Council program.
The …