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

January 15, 2026

Hawks Nest Project, WV – Complete Application Received

January 15, 2026 The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Certification of the Hawks Nest Hydroelectric Project.  LIHI is seeking […]
January 15, 2026

最終決議:馬鞍壩水力發電計畫認證,LIHI #207-I

2026 年 1 月 13 日: 低衝擊水力發電研究所(Low Impact Hydropower Institute,LIHI)已就馬鞍壩水力發電計畫(Ma’an Dam Hydroelectric Project,LIHI #207-I)的認證作出最終決定。該計畫位於台中市大甲溪。申訴期間已於 2026 年 1 月 12 日 截止,期間未收到任何申訴。此次認證期限為 13 年,認證期間自 2025 年 4 […]
January 15, 2026

Final Decision – Certification of the Ma’an Dam Project, LIHI #207-I

January 13, 2026: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has issued a final decision on the certification of the Ma’an Dam Hydroelectric Project, LIHI #207-I. The […]

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