John Ragonese
Industry Advisor Panel Member @Low Impact Hydropower Institute
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WORK HISTORY
Industry Advisor Panel Member @Low Impact Hydropower Institute
The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to reducing the impacts of hydropower generation through the certification of hydropower projects that have avoided or reduced their environmental impacts pursuant to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute’s criteria. LIHI’s mission is to reduce the impacts of hydropower dams through market incentives. Its Hydropower Certification Program is designed to help identify and reward hydropower dams that are minimizing their environmental impacts.
EDUCATION
University of New Hampshire
BS, Forest Management
ABOUT JOHN RAGONESE
On September 30, 2024 I retired as a full-time industry professional; with the the lasts years with Great River Hydro, LLC managing FERC Licensing and Compliance on the Connecticut and Deerfield River hydro developments.My career out of college began as a Professional Forester and Land Manager in the public and private sectors - in Montana/Idaho as well as the Northeast. Began my electric industry career managing almost acres of land surrounding hydroelectric projects, and vegetation management associated with miles of transmission and distribution lines in NH, VT and parts of W. MA. Eventually chose hydro as my direction and began to focus on hydro licensing and compliance. Also, I have broad knowledge and experience with FERC requirements associated with dam safety, public safety, emergency action planning, public use and recreation, hydrologic modelling and environmental study design and management. In my 41+ years relicensing hydropower, I have found creative solutions through engagement with stakeholders; listening and learning from them; teaching and sharing information with them; and thinking outside of the \"conventional box\". Good science and analysis helps too!
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