environmental protection

Allegations of document forgery raise environmental concerns over small hydropower project on Ratajska River

The inhabitants of Prijepolje have relied on the Ratajska River for water for years, using it for drinking, irrigation and bathing. The river is vital for local agriculture and is home to numerous protected animal and plant species. However, a private investor plans to build a small hydroelectric power plant (SHPP) called "Velika Ploča" on the river, raising concerns among locals about the environmental impact and potential destruction of the river's ecosystem. Damir Bećirbašić, a local activist and member of…