Article 3 (Work Objectives)

Article 3 (Work Objectives)

The Contracting Parties shall endeavour to support the goals of this agreement and, in particular, to comply with the following objectives*(36):

a (Anti-Flood Measures)

- the natural flow of the river ..... and its linked waters should not be altered;

- the speed of the water flow should not be increased, directly or indirectly;

- meanders, natural river banks, river branches, marshlands and flood plains should be preserved or recreated;

- commercial or private land use close to the river, possibly aggravating flood situations, should be avoided;

- backwater installations, sluices and floodgates should be maintained or installed, where appropriate;

- the natural seepage of rain water should be fostered;

- mountain areas bordering the river or its linked waters should receive special attention with respect to the aforementioned objectives.

b (Anti-Pollution Measures)

- the introduction of toxic substances into the river ..... and its linked waters as well as the ground water should be avoided;

- the use, especially agricultural use, of land traversed by the river or its linked waters which has negative consequences on the water quality should be avoided;

- the transportation of dangerous cargo on the river ..... should be limited and relief measures should be set up for accidents.