Regulation regarding protection and management of water basins. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 28444, 17 October 2012. Subject Water Keyword Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Groundwater Policy/planning Surface water Sustainable development Water quality standards Basin/catchment/watershed Pollution control Inland waters Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Regulation is the protection of surface waters and groundwater considering physical, chemical and ecological qualities. The Regulation sets forth the principles and procedures of management plans of water basins to ensure sustainability, rehabilitation and protection. The Regulation covers basins of coastal waters, surface waters and groundwater resources. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 645 on the establishment and duties of the Ministry of Forestry and Water Management. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Afforestation/reforestation, Cultural heritage, Erosion, Financing, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Governance, National parks, Public forest, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Sustainable use, Wetlands, Protected area, Sustainable development, Drainage/land reclamation, Water shortage/drought, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Potable water Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Notification on the composition, duties and working principles of the Watershed Management Committee and Provincial Water Management Coordination Committee. Legislation | Türkiye | 2019 Keyword: Basin/catchment/watershed, Water shortage/drought, Flood, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Potable water, Protection of environment, River basin institution, Sustainable use, Water supply, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulation amending the Regulation regarding protection and management of water basins. Legislation | Türkiye | 2017 Keyword: Sustainable development, Water quality standards, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inspection, Policy/planning, Procedural matters, Monitoring, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX