Law on Flood Protection, Drainage, and Soil Improvement in the Reuss Valley Area (Reuss Valley Law)(761.600). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Aargau Document type Legislation Date 1969 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Soil conservation/soil improvement Drainage/land reclamation Environmental planning Policy/planning Flood Inland waters Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Law outlines measures for safeguarding and draining the region from flood risks associated with the Reuss River and its tributaries (hydroengineering aspect) while also addressing land enhancement as needed (land improvement aspect). Article 5 mandates that project planning must take into account aspects related to nature and landscape protection, water management, hunting, and fishing. Additionally, it discusses the state's authority to acquire property for hydraulic engineering purposes and nature conservation. Article 7 details provisions for soil improvement initiatives. The document consists of 12 articles. Full text German Website www.gesetzessammlungen.ag.ch