May 19, 2010 (Portland, Maine) - At their May 19, 2010 meeting the Governing Board of the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) determined that the Bear River Hydroelectric Project meets the LIHI Certification Criteria. In reaching its decision to certify the Bear River Hydroelectric Project, the Institute's Governing Board reviewed the application for certification, as well as the Application Reviewer's report and recommendations. The Board's vote to certify the Bear River Hydroelectric Project was unanimous. LIHI received no public comments on this application. LIHI certification for the Bear River Hydroelectric Project is granted for 5-year term beginning on December 31, 2009 with two Project Specific Conditions. For more information on the two conditions see LIHI Certified Facilities #53