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.

River low shot

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.

aerial view of trees with road running through it

Land & Right of Ways

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

Wheat Field

Sustainability at BPA

BPA's Sustainability Office drives resource-efficient policies and practices that deliver long-term, quantifiable value for BPA and its stakeholders.

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