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

August 24, 2023

Preliminary Decision – Recertification of the Bear River Project, LIHI #53, ID

August 24, 2023: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has preliminarily approved Low Impact recertification for the Bear River Hydroelectric Project (LIHI #53) located on the Bear […]
August 17, 2023

Mid-Term Review – Red Bridge, Putts Bridge, Indian Orchard and Dwight Projects, MA

August 17, 2023: Four LIHI Certified projects located on the Chicopee River in Massachusetts received a consolidated amendment to their FERC exemptions on March 13, 2023.  […]
July 6, 2023

Final Decision – Recertification of the Mother Ann Lee Project, LIHI #24, KY

July 6, 2023: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has issued a final decision on the mid-term recertification of the Mother Ann Lee Hydroelectric Project. The certification […]

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