Low Impact Hydropower Institute

Our Vision: We envision a world where hydropower puts people and the environment first.

Our Mission: We recognize and support hydropower that prioritizes environmental, recreational, historical, and cultural resource protection.

We do this by defining and certifying Low Impact Hydropower using rigorous science-based criteria and public input; providing education and outreach; and structuring our organization to integrate and evolve with community, conservation, and hydropower interests.
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Program Announcements

October 3, 2024

Preliminary Decision – Certification of the Wells Dam Project, pending LIHI #203, WA

October 3, 2024: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Wells Dam Hydroelectric Project, FERC# P-2149 (pending LIHI #203). […]
June 20, 2024

Final Decision – Certification of Lower Great Falls Project, LIHI #202, NH/ME

June 20, 2024: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has issued a final decision on the certification of the Lower Great Falls Hydroelectric Project. The 10-year certification […]
May 28, 2024

Wells Dam Project, WA – Complete Application Received

May 28, 2024: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has received a complete application from the Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County for the Wells […]

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