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Northwest Habitat Institute, of Corvallis Oregon's CHAP Method is the first of its kind in determining a systematic habitat appraisal for the Willamette River Basin

Portland, OR – Oct 22, 2010

CORVALLIS, Ore. — COMBINED HABITAT ASSESSMENT PROTOCOLS (CHAP) was the procuring cause in settling a three decade discussion between Bonneville Power Administration, the federal power marketing agency and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The settlement requires BPA to protect 20,000 acres of wildlife habitat in the Willamette River basin through 2025.

Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed the $150 million contract Friday October 22, 2010. Stating;

''"This agreement marks a landmark partnership between federal, state and local governments and organizations," Kulongoski said. "This agreement allows us to not just maintain the crown jewel of the Willamette Valley — but to restore and enhance habitat for many future generations of Oregonians."''