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

May 30, 2025

Final Decision – Recertification of the Tallassee Shoals Project, LIHI #12, GA

May 30, 2025:  The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has issued a final decision on the mid-term recertification of the Tallassee Shoals Hydroelectric Project. No appeals were […]
April 23, 2025

Preliminary Decision – Recertification of the Tallassee Shoals Project, LIHI #12, GA

April 23, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has preliminarily approved Low Impact recertification for the Tallassee Shoals Hydroelectric Project located on the Middle Oconee River […]

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