Rado Smerduj award 2025 goes to a great defender of river protection Andreja Slameršek!

The national award in the field of nature conservation was presented to environmentalist Andreja Slameršek at a ceremonial ceremony at Brdo pri Kranju! Andreja is a passionate advocate for the preservation of free-flowing rivers. She has been a driving force behind the campaign Save the Mura! and has successfully fought in court for years against the construction of the Mokrice hydroelectric power plant at the confluence of the Sava and Krka rivers.
Her nomination was submitted by the Lutra Institute, supported by the Guardians of Rivers and numerous organizations and initiatives for river protection.
Additionally, mag. Matjaž Jež and Dr. Mihael Jožef Toman received thanks for their contributions to nature conservation in Slovenia.