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Lexington MA (May 17, 2018): On May 16, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved the Black River/Beebee Island Hydroelectric Projects for a new 8-year term of Low Impact Certification. This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented in the initial application during the 60-day comment period are eligible…
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Lexington MA (June 12, 2018): On June 11, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved the Greenville Hydroelectric Project for a new 5-year term of Low Impact Certification. This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented in the initial application during the 60-day comment period are eligible to file…
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Lexington MA (June 12, 2018): On June 11, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved the Occum Hydroelectric Project for a new 5-year term of Low Impact Certification with the following condition: Condition 1: The Owner shall provide an update on the status of the ongoing upstream fish passage studies in the annual compliance…
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Lexington MA (June 5, 2018): On June 4, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved the Cavendish Hydroelectric Project for a new 5-year term of Low Impact Certification. This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented in the initial application during the 60-day comment period are eligible to file…
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Lexington MA (June 5, 2018): On June 4, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved the Newton Falls Hydroelectric Project for a new 5-year term of Low Impact Certification with the following condition: Condition 1:  The Owner shall install, and develop a flow rating for a staff gage or monument in the bypassed reach…
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Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA) – Executive Director The Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA) is seeking a passionate, collaborative and visionary leader for the position of Executive Director (ED). NWHA was established in 1981 and provides a regional voice for the hydropower industry on behalf of its membership.  The ED serves as the chief executive of NWHA and must…
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Lexington MA (May 17, 2018): On May 16, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved the Black River/Beebee Island Hydroelectric Projects for a new 8-year term of Low Impact Certification. This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented in the initial application during the 60-day comment period are eligible…
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Lexington MA (May 15, 2018): On May 14, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved the Gilman Hydroelectric Project for a new 5-year term of Low Impact Certification with the following conditions: Condition 1: By December 31, 2018, the Owner shall provide LIHI with evidence of compliance with the water quality monitoring and with…
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Lexington MA (May 15, 2018): On May 14, 2018, the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) preliminarily approved the Rolfe Canal Hydroelectric Project for a new 5-year term of Low Impact Certification with the following conditions: Condition 1: LIHI shall be provided a copy of the report submitted to NHDES on the results of the planned 2018…
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Lexington, Mass. (March 13, 2018): The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for a new term of Low Impact Certification for the Newton Falls Hydroelectric Project. The Project is located on the Oswegatchie River in the Town of Clifton, St. Lawrence County, New York, approximately 98 miles upstream of the river’s confluence with the St….
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