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

September 3, 2025

Final Decision – Certification of the Molly’s Falls Project, VT

September 2, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has issued a final decision on the certification of the Molly’s Falls Hydroelectric Project located on Peacham Pond […]
August 13, 2025

Preliminary Decision – Recertification of the North Umpqua Project, LIHI #69, OR

August 13, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has preliminarily approved Low Impact recertification for the North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on […]
August 6, 2025

Final Decision – Certification of Skelton Project, LIHI #203, ME

August 6, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has issued a final decision on the certification of the Skelton Hydroelectric Project. No appeals were received during […]

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