Una ⁣River Under Threat: Travertine Barriers ​at Risk of Destruction

The association Spasimo ⁣Unu has expressed ⁣great concern over the potential destruction of the Una River’s travertine barriers due to the ⁢ongoing‌ construction of⁤ the HPP Una-mlin in‍ Donja Suvaja.

The construction site ​remains unsealed, with no signs prohibiting ‍further work or a decision⁤ to halt construction.⁤ This has ⁤raised concerns​ about the potential for environmental ⁤damage⁤ to ⁣the University and the surrounding ecosystem.

The damaged rabbit embankment is still leaking water,​ which could cause an uncontrolled overflow and redirect the river’s flow, ​leading to the⁤ destruction of the travertine barriers. The association warns that without necessary rehabilitation, the‌ embankment will continue to pose‍ a threat to the environment.

State Inspectorate’s Inaction

More than 15 ​days have passed since ⁣the Una Association’s ‌lawyer submitted⁢ a request ‍to prohibit further construction of the HPP‍ Una-mlin. Despite this, the State Inspectorate​ has yet to ⁣respond or take action.

The association ⁣has also highlighted ⁣the catastrophic destruction of the river bed in Štrbački buk, one of Croatia’s most ‍beautiful ⁤waterfalls. The situation⁤ is​ described ⁤as dramatic, with the Una ​river⁣ facing unprecedented destruction due to bureaucratic ‍negligence and‌ irresponsibility.

The ⁣removal of a large amount of rocks has altered the river bed,⁤ threatening ⁤the ecological balance‍ that has been ​preserved for centuries. The ⁢association “Save⁣ Una” ⁤has⁣ called on the State​ Inspectorate ​to take immediate action ‌to ⁣protect the ⁤Una river and its ecosystem.

On⁢ August 19, the State Inspectorate’s nature protection inspection⁢ initiated an administrative ⁢case against the investor‍ of ⁣the hydroelectric ⁣power plant, prohibiting them from carrying out further​ construction work.