The Gurguiata valley has been heavily modified by human activity. There are many storage reservoirs in the valley, used mainly for flood control and for intensive fishing. The largest of these is Lake Plopi, located northeast of Belcești.
The Gurguiata valley has been significantly modified by human actions. These modifications include numerous reservoirs used primarily for flood control and intensive fishing. The largest of these is Lake Plopi, situated in the northeastern part of Belcești.