October 3, 2024: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Wells Barrage Hydroelectric Project, Fédération internationale de radio-télévision (FERC)# P-2149 (pending LIHI #203). The project is located on the Columbia River in Washington. The full application and reviewer’s report are available ICI.  This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented on the initial applications during the 60-day comment period are eligible to file an appeal. Such appeal needs to include an explanation as to how the Projects do not meet the LIHI criteria. Appeal requests can be submitted by email to commentaires@lowimpacthydro.org with “Wells Dam” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 68 Harrison Ave Ste 605, PMB 113938, Boston, MA 02111-1929. All requests will be posted to the website. The applicant will have an opportunity to respond and any response will also be posted. Requests must be received by 5 pm Eastern time on November 3, 2024. If no appeal requests are received the certification term will be July 9, 2024 through July 8, 2037.