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 30, 2025

Preliminary Decision – Certification of the Newbury Project, pending LIHI #205, VT

September 30, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Newbury Hydroelectric Project, (pending LIHI #205). The full application […]
September 30, 2025

Center Rutland Project, VT – Complete Application Received

September 29, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Certification of the Center Rutland Hydroelectric Project.  LIHI is seeking […]
September 15, 2025

Final Decision – Recertification of the North Umpqua Project, OR

September 15, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has issued a final decision on the recertification of the North Umpqua Project. No appeals were received during […]

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