This Regional Decree, with a view of conservation unique natural complex, precious from ecological, cultural, aesthetic and scientific point of view, attributes the status of regional monument to “Popovka river valley”. The aforesaid nature monument shall perform the following functions: (a) conservation, protection and reproduction of landscape and biological diversity; (b) conservation of natural complex of canyonlike Popovka river valley with Paleozoic deposits; and (c) ecological education. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of regional nature monument “Popovka river valley”: (a) navigation of all types of vessels; (b) soil disturbance; (c) surface water and ground water pollution, and effluent waste water discharge; (c) waste disposal; (d) felling; (e) burning of dry vegetation and making bonfires; and (f) passage and grazing of agricultural animals.
Regional Decree No. 1043 validating the Regulation on regional nature monument “Popovka river valley”.