On 19 June the Vistula River caught a break. The Provincial Administrative Court in Warsaw dismissed the appeal filed by the state-owned investor, Polish Waters (Wody Polskie), against the negative environmental decision for the Siarzewo dam. For the Vistula’s defenders, it is a victory—but the legal battle is not entirely over. The verdict The hearing … Read more
In January 2025, after seven years of legal battles, Poland’s General Directorate for Environmental Protection (GDOŚ) definitively revoked the environmental permit for the Siarzewo dam on the Vistula river. For a moment, it seemed like the fight to save the river had been won. Save Polesia’s partner Polish Society for the Protection of Birds (BirdLife … Read more
Polish authorities have canceled the environmental consent for the Siarzewo dam project on the Vistula river meaning the project cannot go ahead. This decision is a big win for environmentalists and local communities, who have worked hard to protect the river’s natural ecosystem. The decision comes after almost seven years of waiting and debate. The … Read more