Eskikaraağaç is a Ramsar site. Local people are mainly employed in agriculture, and fisheries.[3] The village is designated for its dedication to the protection of the white storks and therefore is a member of European Stork Villages Network since 2011.[4] The village is running an annual “Stork Festival” in early summer since 2005.[5] The friendship between a fisherman and a stork (Yaren) in the village was filmed and was awarded as best documentary at 2020 International Prague Film Awards.[6]