EcoLur
The Yeghegis River forming the ecosystem of Yeghegis gorge has changed its compositions in recent three years. Under the data of Environmental Impact Monitoring Center of Nature Protection Ministry, water temperature in the river has risen by 1◦C from 2009 to 2011. Its transparency decreased by 3 cm, oxygen content by 2 mg/l, which already had its impact on fish reserves. River trout, endemic species, has already disappeared in the lower section of rivers. This is due to the pressure exercised by SHPs, for which 12 licenses have been issued.
“60 km of rivers are occupied with HPPs. The river enters into one HPP. Then comes out and again goes into another HPP. What will be left…,” said Shatin villagers. They are concerned with the fact that a new construction of “Yegheg” SHP was launched despite the decision of the village meeting. “The village head and several people decided and that’s it…What should we do, leave?”
EcoLur has already focused on the problem of Shatin villagers in September 2012, and at this time they met with the village, he told us to wait, as well as he said the issue will be solved as villagers want it. What has happened? Watch the video by EcoLur.
March 25, 2013 at 11:22