Northwest Power and Conservation Council
Katharine Self is a seasoned professional in fishery science and wildlife conservation, currently serving as a Fish and Wildlife Program Scientist at the Northwest Power and Conservation Council since April 2023. Prior experience includes a role as a Fishery Scientist at the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission from May 2019 to March 2023, and multiple research positions at Oregon State University, where Katharine held roles as both Faculty and Graduate Research Assistant. Additional experience encompasses internships and technician roles with various organizations including the National Science Foundation, U.S. Forest Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Nearby Nature. Katharine Self holds a Master of Science in Fisheries from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, and Italian from the University of Oregon.
Northwest Power and Conservation Council
The Council is a unique agency, authorized through the Northwest Power Act, to balance our energy and environment needs. Since 1980, the Council has worked to make energy efficiency the region’s second largest resource while protecting fish and wildlife. Public participation is a cornerstone of our mission. Recognized as a leader in energy efficiency development, the Council received the NW Energy Coalition’s Bob Olsen Memorial Conservation Eagle Award for its Sixth Power Plan and the ACEEE’s Champion of Energy Efficiency in Buildings Award. It also develops one of the largest regional recovery programs in the nation, directing more than $250 million each year to projects to enhance fish and wildlife affected by dams.