Local Turkish people are planning a protest on Sunday 20th March at Saklikent, regarding proposed projects to build a number of hydro-electric schemes (HES) in the area.

The organisers are trying to get people of all nationalities to come along, to find out more about what may happen to the area, if the plans go ahead.

For people in Kalkan, who don't have transport, the organisers will be putting on a bus to take people to Saklıkent. This will depart from outside the Belediye, at 10am and return later in the afternoon.

Advocates of HES point out that Turkey needs more electricity. They also point out that flowing water is a natural and free source of power. Given what is happening in Japan right now, some people in Turkey are asking whether it is wise to invest in nuclear plants, in a country that experiences earthquakes, when hydro-electric power is much safer.

HES supporters would also point to the huge risks around oil supplies, especially in view of the current political uncertainties in the Middle East.

The other side of the argument points to the environmental consequences, and the wholesale disruption of communities, whose homes and livelihoods are badly affected.

KTLN will report impartially on this subject, but if you want to know more about the concerns of local people, then you may like to take up this opportunity to find out more about how these plans will affect the Saklikent area.