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 River in Idaho. The full application and reviewer’s report are available HERE. This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented on the initial application during the 60-day comment period are eligible to file an appeal. Such appeal needs to include an explanation as to how the Project does not meet the LIHI criteria. Appeal requests can be submitted by email to comments@lowimpacthydro.org with “Bear River Project” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 1167 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476. 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 September 23, 2023. If no appeal requests are received the certification terms will be December 31, 2022 through December 30, 2035.