"Bosnian Activists Push for End to Seasonal River Trash Clogs"

Tons of garbage, including plastic bottles, rusty barrels, and household appliances, regularly clog the Drina River near Visegrad, Bosnia, due to inadequate waste disposal systems and illegal landfills in the Western Balkans. The recurring issue not only poses environmental and health hazards but also hinders the town's tourism prospects. Environmental activists are calling for improved waste management, including the installation of trash barriers and the establishment of waste collection teams in upstream municipalities to prevent further pollution of the river.