From 1990 through 2016, The 'Baikal Environmental Wave' non-governmental organization has pursued the issues of Lake Baikal pollution, sought to stop the disposal of waste into the lake by the 'Baikal Cellulose and Paper Mill' company, as well as from the YUKOS oil company pipelines and factories of 'Transneft'.
The 'Baikal Environmental Wave' has held rallies and clean-up events, provided environmental expertise and other events in order to attract attention to environmental problems. Furthermore, the organization has actively worked with the media and published 'The Wave' ecological magazine, made films, and collaborated with domestic and foreign environmental organizations.
Name
'Baikal Environmental Wave'
Field of activity
Environmental protection
Recognitions
Status
Foreign agent (NGO)
Year of recognition
2015
Inclusion date
10.11.2015
Reason for recognition
'Baikalskaya Ecological Wave' was recognised as a 'foreign agent' after an inspection by the Ministry of Justice, which revealed that the organisation was engaged in political activities. The decision did not mention foreign sources of funding.
Registry status
Excluded from registry (01.08.2016)
Chronology
- Addition to the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
- Exclusion from the list: Foreign agent (NGO)