Isahaya Bay: Saga Court rules in favour of local activists, fishermen (and the environment)


On June 27, 2008, activists and fishermen won an important victory in Saga Prefecture court, as it ruled in favour of the plaintiffs regarding the controversial dam at Isahaya Bay. The court said the government must keep the dike gates open for at least five years to allow the bay to regain its original environment and provide sufficient time for a thorough investigation.

The local court even castigated the ministry for its stance, noting that Tokyo is guilty of “obstruction of evidence.”

I thought this was worth a longer post, which you will have to read over at Treehugger.

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