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

January 15, 2026

Final Decision – Certification of the Ma’an Dam Project, LIHI #207-I

January 13, 2026: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has issued a final decision on the certification of the Ma’an Dam Hydroelectric Project, LIHI #207-I. The […]
January 7, 2026

Final Decision – Certification of the Center Rutland Project, VT

January 6, 2026: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has issued a final decision on the certification of the Center Rutland Hydroelectric Project. No appeals were received […]
December 11, 2025

Preliminary Decision: Certification of Ma’an Dam Project, pending LIHI #207-I

December 11, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Ma’an Dam Hydroelectric Project, (pending LIHI #207-I) located on […]

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