This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of the Environment, which is composed of 17 articles and 13 Annexes, lays down the forms of applications submitted to the water management authority and the proposal for establishing protective zones around water sources. It outlines various types of applications related to the management of surface and groundwater, as well as the protection of water sources. The present Decree emphasizes the importance of protecting water sources from pollution and over-extraction, thereby contributing to the sustainable management of water resources.