Preliminary Decision – Recertification of the North Umpqua Project, LIHI #69, OR

August 13, 2025: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has preliminarily approved Low Impact recertification for the North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on the North Umpqua River and two of its tributaries, Clearwater River and Fish Creek. 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 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 comments@lowimpacthydro.org with “North Umpqua Project” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 68 Harrison Ave Ste 605, PMB 113938 Boston, Massachusetts 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 September 12, 2025. If no appeal requests are received the certification term will extend to December 6, 2037.