Order No. 1437 on the regulation of public water. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Classification/declassification Drainage/land reclamation Inland waters Irrigation Monitoring Navigation Surface water Water conservation zone Waste disposal Waterworks Freshwater resources management Protection of habitats Wild fauna Wild flora Birds Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on 22 December 2007. Abstract The Order sets regulations on the classification of watercourses and rivers, including provisions on water body shapes and/or water transmission capacity. In order to follow protection rules of the environment and wild flora and fauna, it applies to watercourse maintenance; rules modifying the right of navigation; location, extent f plants established in connection with river restoration; indemnity of land along watercourses; operation of dams; fences; planting and preservation of shade vegetation; outlet for drainage and sewage lines; bridges, and organization of streams. Full text English Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act on Watercourses (LBK no. 1217 of 2019). Legislation | Denmark | 1982 (2019) Keyword: Basic legislation, Surface water, Drainage/land reclamation, Inland waters, Water abstraction, Enforcement/compliance, Monitoring, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX