Regulations on the protection of the southern shore of Lake Uri - Purpose

1. In addition to the existing agreements between the landowners in the area of the protected sites mentioned below on the one hand, and the Urner Nature Conservation Association (Pro Natura), the Urner Fisheries Association (UFV), and the Uri Natural Science Society (NGU) on the other hand, this regulation aims to ensure the comprehensive preservation and promotion of the valuable waters and shoreline landscapes on the southern shore of Lake Uri as habitats for rare plant and animal species, plant communities, and animal communities, as natural spawning grounds and nursery areas for fish, as well as invigorating elements of a diverse landscape.

2. Furthermore, this regulation aims to facilitate the development of a natural delta at the mouth of the Reuss River.

1. Protection Zone Plan


1. The protective zone plan is decisive for the areas that are placed under protection by the present regulation. This plan is part of the present regulation. The alluvial object 105 according to Annex 1 of the Ordinance on the Protection of Alluvial Zones of National Importance (SR [451.31](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/451.31/en)), the fen objects 2743 and 2744 according to Annex 1 of the Ordinance on the Protection of Fens of National Importance (SR [451.33](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/451.33/en)), and the objects UR 76 and 77 from the draft federal inventory of amphibian spawning areas of national importance are parts of this protected area.

2. The following properties are fully or partially part of this protected area

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| a) | in the area of Allmeini (municipalities of Flüelen, Altdorf): | | |

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| | 1. | Parcel number 20 (partially): Corporation of Uri | |

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| | 2. | Parcel numbers 432, 458, 1059 (partially): Canton of Uri | |

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| | 3. | Parcel number 1 (partially): Municipality of Flüelen | |

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| | 4. | Parcel number 11 (partially): Reussebene Uri Land Improvement Cooperative | |

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| | 5. | Parcel number 21: Private | |

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| b) | in the area of the Reuss mouth and Reuss course (municipalities of Flüelen, Altdorf, Seedorf): | | |

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| | 1. | Parcel number 156 (partially): Corporation of Uri | |

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| | 2. | Parcel numbers 22, 23 (partially), 96 (partially): Canton of Uri | |

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| c) | in the area of Seerüti (municipality of Seedorf): | | |

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| | 1. | Parcel number 156 (partially): Corporation of Uri | |

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| d) | along Jostis Gülle and Alte Reuss (municipality of Seedorf): | | |

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| | 1. | Parcel number 156 (partially): Corporation of Uri | |

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| | 2. | Parcel numbers 97, 430 (partially): Canton of Uri | |

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| e) | in the area of Schanz (municipality of Seedorf): | | |

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| | 1. | Parcel number 156 (partially): Corporation of Uri | |

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| f) | in the area of Schwäb and Rieder (municipality of Seedorf): | | |

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| | 1. | Parcel numbers 156 (partially), 159 (partially), 161 (partially), 163, 318, 376 (partially), 382 (partially): Corporation of Uri | |

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| | 2. | Parcel numbers 377 (partially), 380 (partially), 381 (partially): Canton of Uri | |

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| | 3. | Parcel numbers 157 (partially), 162, 308 (partially): Municipality of Seedorf | |

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| | 4. | Parcel number 312: Land Improvement Cooperative of Seedorf | |

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| | 5. | Parcel numbers 386, 387: A Pro'sche Fideicommiss | |

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| | 6. | Parcel numbers 107, 158, 160, 168 (partially), 169 (partially), 171, 311, 315, 319: Private | |

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| g) | south of the N2 (municipality of Seedorf): | | |

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| | 1. | Parcel numbers 309, 372 (partially): Corporation of Uri | |

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| | 2. | Parcel numbers 253 (partially), 263 (partially), 377 (partially), 380 (partially), 381 (partially), 452: Canton of Uri | |

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| | 3. | Parcel number 375 (partially): Municipality of Seedorf | |

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| | 4. | Parcel numbers 154 (partially), 312 (partially): Land Improvement Cooperative of Seedorf | |

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| | 5. | Parcel numbers 123 (partially), 260 (partially): A Pro'sche Fideicommiss | |

3. The Lake Uri between the Seedorf bathing beach and the 300 m firing range in Flüelen, from the shoreline to 150 m outside the shoreline according to the protective zone plan (average water level), municipalities of Flüelen and Seedorf, is placed under protection.

1. The protected area is marked by the Canton of Uri with signs, posts, and buoys. Zone I (see Art. 4) is additionally delineated by fencing where necessary.

1. The protected areas are classified into the following zones according to the intensity of the protection regulations

a) Zone I Nature Conservation Zone

b) Zone II Water and Shore Protection Zone (up to 150 m outside the shoreline)

c) Zone III Surrounding Zone (on land and lakeside)

2. The zoning allocation is derived from the protection zone plan 1:2,500, which forms part of this regulation.

1. **The Nature Conservation Zone and the Water and Shore Protection Zone (Zones I and II)** aim on one hand at the comprehensive preservation of the forests, moors, floodplains along with their ecological prerequisites, and the water bodies with their plant communities and animal communities and on the other hand the restoration of an active delta area.

2. **The Surrounding Zone (Zone III)** serves to protect the Nature Conservation Zone and the Water and Shore Protection Zone from undesirable impacts (buffer zones) and to protect the landscape. Recreational use that respects the protection interests remains guaranteed.

1. In the protection zones according to Article 4, all measures and facilities are prohibited if they

a) may affect the protection objects

b) may endanger the protection goals

c) may affect plants and animals

d) may adversely alter the natural conditions

e) appear disruptive in the landscape

2. Specifically prohibited is

a) the construction and installation of any kind, unless they serve the purpose of the protection zone; facilities serving the national road are exempted, provided they do not conflict with the protection zone's purpose

b) altering the terrain, particularly depositing, excavating, or removing material

c) irrigating and draining, as well as discharging or allowing polluted wastewater to seep away

d) fertilizing and using toxic substances

e) removing groups of trees, individual standing trees, and prominent shrubs

f) afforesting with non-native species or establishing tree stands, unless this aligns with the purpose of the protection zone

g) engaging in agriculture and horticulture

h) introducing plants and animals

i) storing, camping, and setting up tents, as well as providing sites for these purposes

k) not keeping dogs on a leash

l) taking off and landing with aircraft and flying over the area at an altitude of less than 150 meters

m) flying model airplanes

n) driving in the area with motor vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds, except for maintenance and utilization purposes

o) riding the terrain outside the paths and roads designated as bridle paths in the protection zone plan

1. In the landward nature protection zone, in addition to the prohibitions pursuant to Article 6, it is forbidden to

a) Graze livestock

b) Mow more than once a year

c) Use the forests for forestry purposes

d) Enter or ride bicycles on terrain outside of the paths and roads designated as hiking trails in the plan; maintenance access is reserved

e) Pick, dig up, or destroy wild plants and fungi

f) Kill, injure, capture, or disturb wild animals; authorized fish spawning and game culling are reserved

g) Swim and navigate the water surfaces with any type of flotation devices, as well as station, store, and launch the same; authorized fish spawning is reserved

h) Ignite fires

**1. In the Water and Shoreline Protection Zone, in addition to the prohibitions under Article 6, it is prohibited:**

a) to swim and navigate with floating devices of any kind, as well as to station, store, and launch them; exceptions are made for maintenance and authorized fishing. The specific provisions according to the Fisheries Regulation of December 1, 1998 (RB 40.3215) are reserved.

b) to pick, uproot, or destroy wild plants.

c) to kill, injure, capture, or disturb wild animals; authorized fishing and regulated culling are reserved.

d) to alter the lakebed to the detriment of aquatic plants and the habitats of fish and small organisms.

**2. The extraction of gravel and sand with a valid concession is permitted.**

**1. In the Environmental Zone, in addition to the prohibitions under Article 6, it is prohibited:**

a) to mulch, i.e., to leave the cut grass lying.

b) to bathe in the ditches and flowing waters, and to navigate the water surfaces with any type of floating devices, as well as to station, store, and launch them; authorized fish spawning remains reserved.

c) to fish in the ditches and flowing waters, except in the Reuss south of the wooden bridge on the Swiss Way and in the Giessen south of the underpass of Bahnhofstrasse, Flüelen; authorized fish spawning and the special provisions according to the fishing regulations of December 1, 1998 (RB 40.3215) remain reserved.

d) to navigate the lake surface with boats requiring registration and with surfboards, except for rowing boats; authorized fishing remains reserved.

e) to alter the lake bed to the detriment of aquatic plants as well as the habitats of fish and small organisms.

1. To achieve the protection objectives, the protected objects must be maintained in accordance with the management plan of the Commission for the Reuss Delta. The following principles apply

a) The hedges and individual trees growing in the conservation area are to be rejuvenated by occasional pruning.

b) The reed vegetation in the nature reserve zone (Zone I) is to be mowed once annually, typically after 15th September. The hay must be collected in stacks or removed by the latest 15th March of the following year. Exceptions can be established within the framework of the management planning.

c) The grassland on the slopes of the national roads is to be mowed at least once annually after the end of June, and the clippings must be removed.

2. The Canton shall ensure the implementation of the management plan with appropriate measures.

3. If the property owners and managers cannot ensure the maintenance work themselves, they shall be obliged to tolerate the maintenance and upkeep in accordance with paragraph 1 or the management plan by the Canton of Uri or its agents.

1. The supervisory authorities according to the legislation on hunting, fishing, navigation, nature and heritage protection, as well as forestry, monitor compliance with this regulation.

2. The Government Council may appoint additional persons to supervisory roles as needed. In the event of violations of the protection regulations, these supervisors report to the police.

3. If exceptional circumstances, particularly the purpose according to Article 1, necessitate it, the competent directorate may allow exceptions to the provisions of this regulation under safeguarding conditions.

1. Whoever violates the provisions of Article 6, 7, 8, or 9 shall be punished with a fine of up to 5,000 francs.

2. The original condition is to be restored at the expense of the guilty party.

1. The Regulation of August 19, 1985, on the Protection of the Southern Shore of Lake Uri is repealed.

1. This regulation enters into force on October 1, 2000.