Inter-Cantonal Agreement between the Canton Glarus, Schwyz, St. Gallen and Zurich on the Linthwerk. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Glarus Document type Miscellaneous Date 2000 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Pollution control Freshwater pollution Sub-national agreement Enforcement/compliance Business/industry/corporations Flood Financing Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Agreement enters into force on 1 January 2004. Abstract The present Inter-Cantonal Agreement establishes the Linthwerke. The Linthwerk ensures flood protection in the surrounding lowlands. The needs of residents and the environment shall be taken into consideration within the framework of federal legislation. The text consists of 32 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Organization (2); Extension and maintenance (3); Protection of industrial plants (4); Financing (5); Final provisions (6). Full text German Website www.gl.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation organizing the Linth Agreement. Legislation | Switzerland | 2003 Keyword: Inland waters, Institution, Sub-national agreement, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX