Circular on the reclamation of stream beds. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Miscellaneous Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 27499, 20 February 2010. Subject Water Keyword Drainage/land reclamation Flood Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract The aim of this Circular is to prevent losses and minimize the negative effects of river floods due to local severe rains by stream bed reclamation. It sets forth the preventive measures to be taken and the rules and procedures of the stream bed reclamation programme. The Circular also defines the duties and responsibilities of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works and municipalities for the implementation of the stream bed reclamation programme. Full text Turkish Website www.remigazete.gov.tr