Ordinance implementing the Cantonal Water Protection Law (Cantonal Water Protection Ordinance). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Nidwalden Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Freshwater pollution Surface water Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 August 2009. Abstract The present Ordinance enforces the Cantonal Water Protection Law of 1 April 2009. In particular, the Ordinance sets out in details the competent authorities in the Canton responsible for the enforcement of the aforementioned Cantonal Law. The text consists of 7 articles. Full text German Website www.nw.ch References - Legislation Implements Introductory Law relating to the federal legislation on the protection of waters (Cantonal Water Protection Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 2009 (2011) Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Surface water, Groundwater, Drainage/land reclamation, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subsidy/incentive, Water rights, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX