Law on the restoration of the Sevan Lake ecosystem. Country/Territory Armenia Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Surface water Freshwater resources management Water conservation zone Ecosystem preservation Protected area Zoning Geographical area Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Law provides for the restoration of the Sevan Lake ecosystem as a strategic reserve for the reproduction, conservation and management of freshwater resources. As such, Sevan lake shall be deemed state property not subject to expropriation, and shall have the permanent status of protected area. The Law further provides for the entire area of Sevan Lake and its water conservation zone to be subject to ecological zoning. Relevant state policy shall be guided by the following principles: (a) approaching Sevan lake and its water conservation zone as uniform functional system; (b) preventing negative water balances and increasing water levels as necessary to maintain a healthy ecosystem; (c) prioritizing the protection of biological diversity; (d) the mandatory use of eco-friendly processes and technologies, including biotechnology, on the territory of Sevan Lake and its water conservation zone; (e) mandatory environmental audits; and (f) promoting traditional methods of nature management. Full text Russian Website www.cawater-info.net References - Legislation Implemented by Governmental Decision No. 1667-N validating the Regulation on restoration, preservation and reproduction of fish stocks and crayfish (crustaceans) and total allowable catch thereof in Sevan Lake. Legislation | Armenia | 2019 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Freshwater fishes, Crustaceans, Total allowable catch, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Contract/agreement, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Governmental Decision No. 473-N “On implementation of economic activities for the restoration of Sevan Lake ecosystem”. Legislation | Armenia | 2016 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Freshwater fishes, Aquaculture, Equipment, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX