The Gornerli Dam project in Zermatt aims to enhance flood protection and secure Switzerland’s energy future amidst strong opposition from environmental groups. The initiative involves creating a reservoir above the Gorner Glacier, with an estimated cost of 300 million Swiss francs. While officials like Federal Councillor Albert Rösti see it as essential for energy and flood management, organizations such as the Swiss Landscape Protection Foundation argue that it threatens protected natural areas. The project is currently under planning, with a potential completion date of 2031.