October 29, 2011 - 13:39 AMT
Collection of signatures launched for Trchkan Waterfall protection

"Save Trchkan Waterfall" initiative group launched collection of signatures against the construction of a hydropower plant at Trchkan Waterfall.

The activists urge the government to ban the construction of the plant on Trchkan Waterfall, which is the highest in Armenia, EcoLur reported.

Minister of Nature Protection Aram Harutyunyan assures that the construction, which is expected to provide 20-25 job opportunities, will not damage the waterfall.