Law No. 9.866 regulating protection and recovery of watersheds for water sources of Regional interest to the State of São Paulo. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision São Paulo Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette, volume 107, No. 230, 29 November 1997. Subject Water Keyword Basin/catchment/watershed Water conservation zone Water supply Ecosystem preservation Inland waters Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law shall enter into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Law regulates protection and recovery of watersheds for water sources of Regional interest to the State of São Paulo. It consists of 48 articles establishing guidelines and standards for the protection and recovery of environmental quality in watersheds for water sources of regional interest for supplying the current and future populations of the State of São Paulo, and ensures other multiple uses, provided that they are compatible. Full text English