Pending Applications
Pending applications listed below are those that have completed the confidential intake (or Stage 1 review) phase and a full review is underway. The public comment period lasts for 60 days and all members of the public are encouraged to provide their input via email to comments@lowimpacthydro.org on applications to be considered during the review. The application, project description, and key documents are posted on the project webpage linked via the project name below.
A preliminary decision to certify or recertify a project includes a webpage posting of the LIHI review report. This phase initiates a 30-day appeal period when any one who commented on an application during the public comment period can appeal LIHI's decision. The applicant can also appeal a preliminary decision to not certify the project or can appeal conditions if any are attached to the decision.
A final decision means the project has been certified for a term of 10 to 15 years.
Application Stages:
- Review in Process
- Public Comment Period
- Preliminary Decision
- Appeal Period
- Final Decision
Cert No. | Project Name | River | State | Review Status |
n/a | Otter Creek | VT | Review in progress. Public Comment Period ends November 28, 2025 | |
n/a | Dajia River 大甲溪 | Heping District, Taichung City 台中市和平區 | Public Comment Period open until November 17, 2025 公眾意見徵詢期截止至 2025 年 11 月 17 日 | |
n/a | Oswegatchie River | NY | Application withdrawn October 21, 2025 | |
pending 205 | Wells River | VT | Preliminary Decision September 30, 2025. Appeal Period ends October 30, 2025 | |
n/a | Columbia River | WA | Review in progress. Second Public Comment Period ended July 20, 2025 | |
40 | Connecticut River | NH, VT | Public comment period closed, awaiting additional information. |
