Decree No. 931 of 2000 Decree on the Restriction of Discharge of Nitrates From Agriculture into Waters. Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water Keyword Farming Pollution control Fertilizers/nutrients Soil pollution/quality Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 1 February 2000. Abstract This Decree specifies instructions that apply to farming and horticulture. In the storage and use of animal manure, Annex 1 must be complied with, in addition to what is laid down in sections 4-6. Annex 3 also makes recommendations on procedures related to the use of animal manure. Instructions concern storage of animal manure, application of animal manure on land amounts of fertilizer to be used, location of sheds and outdoor yards for animals, and analysis of nitrogen analysis. Farmers must ke Full text English/Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 78/659/EEC on the quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life. Legislation | European Union | 1978 | Repealed Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Classification/declassification, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Water Act (No. 264 of 1961). Legislation | Finland | 1961 (2005) | Repealed Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Allocation/quota, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Concession, Priorities, Inland waters, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Drainage/land reclamation, Water rights, Institution, Sub-national agreement, Equipment, Data collection/reporting, Surface water, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water abstraction, Well sinking/boreholes, Public water, Servitude, Water supply, Sewerage, Recreational water use, Bed, Bank, Waterworks Source: FAO, FAOLEX