Resolution No.629 of 2007 to form Basin Management Committees. Country/Territory Syrian Arab Republic Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Institution Policy/planning Environmental planning Irrigation Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Abstract This Resolution consisting of 4 articles aims at establishing a Basin Management Committee in every province of Syria. It indicates its members and tasks. Its main task is to implement the policy announced by the High Committee for Water at the provincial level. It is also responsible for addressing environmental degradation, water pollution and water deficit problems, in coordination with the concerned authorities, and rationalizing the use of water and water consumption in irrigation. Full text Arabic Website www. mowr.gov.sy