(Development and Conservation of Forests) 

Article 17 From the viewpoint of securing a stable supply of quality water by bringing out the function of cultivating water sources owned by forests, in order to contribute to conserving and improving the growth environment of inland waters resources, the national and local governments are to endeavor to develop and conserve forests. 

(Development of Facilities That Contribute to Growth of Inland Waters Resources) 

Article 18 In order to contribute to the growth of inland waters resources, the national and local governments are to endeavor to develop fishways, properly maintain and manage them, create spawning grounds, and take other necessary measures. 

(Promotion of River Development That Considers Coexistence with Nature and Harmony with Environment) 

Article 19 In order to contribute to improving the growth environment of inland waters resources and otherwise conserving the ecosystem pertaining to inland waters, the national and local governments are to endeavor to promote river development that considers coexistence with nature and harmony with the environment. 

## Section 4 Measures for Sound Development of Inland Waters Fishery 

(Development of Efficient and Stable Management of Inland Waters Fishery) 

Article 20 In order to develop efficient and stable management of inland waters fishery, the national and local governments are to endeavor to provide advice and guidance on technology and management, and take other necessary measures for Fisheries Cooperative Association relating to inland waters. 

(Support for Initiatives That Contribute to Bringing Out Multiple Functions) 

Article 21 In order to appropriately and fully bring out the multiple functions of inland waters fishery into the future, the national and local governments are to endeavor to support initiatives performed by inland waters fishery managers that contribute to bringing out the multiple functions and to take other necessary measures. 

(Development and Securing of Human Resources) 

Article 22 In order to develop and secure human resources to be responsible for the efficient and stable management of inland waters fishery, the national and local governments are to endeavor to improve inland waters fishery managers' 

