Water Resources Conservation Division (WRCD)
(Water Resources Conservation and Rehabilitation Division)
Duties and powers As follows:
(1) Establish formats, criteria, and regulations for the conservation, restoration and maintenance of natural water sources to increase their storage efficiency and maintain existing water sources to be used efficiently.
(2) Study, analyze suitability, and determine measures and prevention for the conservation, restoration and maintenance of water sources.
(3) Supervise and oversee the conservation and development of public water resources and wetlands.
4) Study, analyze, coordinate, and propose the declaration of environmental protection areas in accordance with the National Environmental Quality Promotion and Preservation Act and other related laws.
(5) Promote and strengthen the water management and water resource management network for the conservation, restoration and management of water.
(6) Provide technical and academic support and advice on the conservation, restoration and maintenance of water resources to government agencies, local administrative organizations and the public.
(7) Work with or support the operations of other relevant agencies or as assigned by the Director-General.
The internal work is divided into 7 sections as follows:
(1) Administrative Division (AD) (General administration subdivision) They have a responsibility.
1) Administrative and clerical work.
2) Finance, accounting, and supplies.
3) Human Resources
4) Coordinate various government affairs that are not directly the responsibility of other departments.
5) Collaborate with or support the operations of other relevant or assigned agencies.
(2) Public Water Resources Management Division (PWRMD) (Public Water Resources Management Subdivision) They have a responsibility.
1) To direct, control, and monitor the implementation of principles and methods for the conservation and development of public water resources in accordance with the Water Resources Act and related laws.
2) To supervise, monitor, and recommend management boundaries for environmental protection areas and to assess ecosystem impacts.
3) Study, analyze, develop knowledge, technology, and innovation, and create a database system for water management in public water resources areas and wetlands.
4) Study, analyze, and develop plans for the conservation and restoration of rivers, canals, and natural water sources throughout the country; evaluate and monitor the status of threats to public water resources and wetlands.
5) Collaborate with or support the operations of other relevant or assigned agencies.
(3) Guidelines and measures (S.H.M.) (Criteria and Measures Subdivision) They have a responsibility.
1) To study, recommend, and provide opinions in order to establish criteria, rules, methods, and measures for the conservation and development of public water resources and wetlands.
2) To recommend, establish standards, measures, and operational guidelines; and to prepare manuals, academic documents, and reports assessing the situation of wetland conservation and restoration.
3) Study, analyze data, and classify areas for the conservation and development of public water resources and wetlands.
4) Provide consultation, advice, develop academic knowledge, and transfer technology regarding the principles and measures for the conservation and restoration of public water resources and wetlands.
5) Plan, develop, and enhance the effectiveness of water resource management for government personnel, water user groups, water user organizations, local administrative organizations, and the general public.
6) Collaborate with or support the operations of other relevant or assigned agencies.
(4) Public Relations and Coordination Division (PRC) (The Masses Promotion and Coordination Subdivision) They have a responsibility.
1) Study, analyze, and promote community participation in water management in public water resource areas and wetlands.
2) Promote, establish, and strengthen water management networks, water user groups, and water user organizations, and coordinate operations with internal and external agencies.
3) Promote and create media to raise awareness of the conservation, restoration, and development of water resources and wetlands.
4) Define and implement solutions and mediation approaches to reduce disputes among water user groups, water user organizations, local government networks, and the public.
5) Provide consultation, disseminate knowledge, and develop academic expertise in promoting community participation in water management in public water resources areas and wetlands.
6) Collaborate with or support the operations of other relevant or assigned agencies.
(5) The Convention on Wetlands (CW) (The Wetland Convention Subdivision) Responsibilities
1) Coordinate, approve, and monitor the implementation of obligations under relevant international and regional contracts and agreements, as well as coordinate and implement international cooperation projects related to wetlands.
2) To offer opinions and positions in negotiations, fulfillment of contractual obligations, and relevant international and regional agreements.
3) Promote, drive, and develop knowledge, compliance with obligations under relevant international and regional contracts and agreements, and campaign for World Wetlands Day.
4) Collaborate with or support the operations of other relevant or assigned agencies.
(6) Wetland Management Division (WMD) (Wetland Management Subdivision) They have a responsibility.
1) To study, implement, and propose measures and plans for the conservation and utilization of wetlands, including research and development related to wetland areas.
2) Study, analyze, and monitor the status and threats to wetland areas at all levels.
3) Study, analyze, develop technology and innovation, and create a database system for wetland maps and their utilization.
4) Collaborate with or support the operations of other relevant or assigned agencies.
(7) Planning and Evaluation Division (P.E.D.) (Planning and Evaluation subdivision) They have a responsibility.
1) Study, analyze, and compile project plans; prepare operational plans and budgets for the division.
2) Develop area-specific wetland action plans.
3) Monitor, analyze, and evaluate official performance, including the preparation of reports for the division.
4) Provide services, support information, and disseminate information to relevant parties.
5) Collaborate with or support the operations of other relevant or assigned agencies.
