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

March 11, 2025

North Umpqua Project, LIHI #69 OR – Complete Recertification Application Received

March 11, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has received a complete recertification application from Pacificorp for the North Umpqua Project. The application can be […]
March 6, 2025

Skelton Project, ME – Complete Application Received

March 6, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Certification from Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC for the Skelton […]
February 21, 2025

Comment Period Open – Draft Definition of Low Impact Pumped Storage Hydro

February 19, 2025: In collaboration with an external Advisory Group representing a broad cross section of the hydropower community, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has […]

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