River

Environment & Land 

BPA’s environment and land programs mitigate the effects of the federal hydropower and transmission systems, prevent environmental impacts, and provide compliance with a host of environmental laws. These programs provide a safe, efficient, economical and reliable power supply for the region.

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Environment, Fish & Wildlife

BPA programs protect and recover endangered species and natural resources and reduce impacts to the environment.

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Land & Right of Ways

BPA supports over 15,000 miles of transmission lines and additional fish and wildlife habitat.  

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Environmental Compliance

The National Environmental Policy Act requires BPA to consider the potential environmental effects of proposed projects.

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Environment, Fish & Wildlife

BPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation manage a complex operation that balances the many uses of the Columbia River system, including power production, river flows and fish passage.

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Land & Right of Ways

This section provides information on transmission line safety, real property services and transmission line right of ways. 

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Environmental Compliance

This section includes information on environmental laws and related documents. 

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