Low-Head Hydropower Development Activities and Resource Requirements

Activities occurring during different phases of low-head hydropower development and operation can have a variety of effects on the environment.

Follow the links below to learn more about low-head hydropower facilities, and how their siting, construction, operation, and decommissioning can result in environmental impacts:

• Project Phases and Activities
  Activities that occur during the major phases of a low-head hydropower project
• Site Evaluation
  Monitoring and testing activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Construction
  Low-head hydropower facility construction activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Operation
  Low-head hydropower facility operational activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Decommissioning/Site Reclamation
  Low-head hydropower facility decommissioning and site reclamation activities and requirements that may result in impacts