CIRCOMRegional's video: RTVS - Jaroslav Gazdik

Jaroslav works in the aluminium industry, but spends his free time protecting the environmental health of his region. After the announcement of the construction of a second hydroelectric power plant near his village, Jaroslav became concerned about the negative environmental impact it might have. The hydroelectric power plant looked set to disrupt the natural habitat of animals and plants, as well as potentially causing nearby property to become waterlogged. Under the EU Water Framework Directive, Jaroslav submitted a complaint to the Slovak regional Court, who, after reviewing the complaint in line with the EU Water Framework Directive, rejected the development of the power station. Description for story: At the beginning of this 9 years battle with hydroelectric power plants investors, officers and corruption there was a 375 profiles in a Slovak hydroelectric strategy plan for small hydroelectric power plants at Slovak rivers.On the other side, there was a very huge protest of citizens, heads of local government, majors and ecological activists. This story from small village in middle of Slovakia - Trnava Hora shows how can citizens and local heroes like Jaroslav Gazdík helps to change legislative, protect country, environment and rivers and save the lives of many animal and plant species. After successful battle supported with big help and very active contribution from European Commission - Slovak laws was finally changed in a line with EU Water Framework Directive and numbers of planning profiles for hydroelectric power plants at Slovak rivers was decimated. Reportage produced by RTVS within CIRCOM Citizen Heroes Co-Production. Coproduction supported by European Commission. Web: www.circom-regional.eu FB: https://www.facebook.com/CIRCOMRegional Twitter: https://twitter.com/CIRCOMRegional