🌿 Land & Water Management Agency

Ministry of the Interior | Kingdom of Eyehasseen

📘 Overview

The Land & Water Management Agency (LWMA) is a key subdivision of the Ministry of the Interior, responsible for the sustainable stewardship, conservation, and planning of the Kingdom’s natural environment and developed lands. Founded in 1952, the Agency was created to bring coordination and professional oversight to the growing demands of land use, water access, and environmental balance across Eyehasseen.

As part of the Kingdom’s commitment to ordered growth and ecological care, the LWMA balances civic infrastructure needs with the preservation of natural resources, ensuring that both present and future generations enjoy a well-maintained homeland. The official dogma of the Kingdom of Eyehasseen is that we are all “stewards of God’s good creation”, and this stewardship means that we are to use our resources wisely in meeting the needs of the people. For this reason we thoroughly and unequivocally state the following scientific and social precepts:

  • resources – land, water, minerals – are to be utilized with limited restrictions upon their use and development to preserve the enjoyment of the people
  • water may not be restricted in a way that impedes commerce or interferes with the ordinary enjoyment of the people
  • carbon-neutral policies are not only unnecessary, but in certain circumstances are harmful to human existence
  • climate change – however that is defined or described – is not materially affected by human activities
  • while the kingdom is a monarchy, the concept of subsidiarity controls at the local level, and land and water usage shall be controlled by local custom when possible
  • farming and forestry take precedence over, but cannot be completed preclusive of, land use and development

📋 Core Responsibilities

The LWMA oversees a wide portfolio of essential tasks related to both land and water governance:

Land Management

  • Oversight of land use and zoning regulations
  • Review and approval of property boundaries, expansions, and site development plans
  • Agricultural land classification and rural land protection
  • Collaboration with the Ministry of Economics on land value assessments and taxation zones

Water Resource Management

  • Oversight of natural and manmade water systems: streams, lakes, reservoirs, and canals
  • Regulation of water use permits for agricultural, residential, and public needs
  • Development of water access infrastructure (wells, cisterns, pumps)
  • Stormwater planning and seasonal flood mitigation

Environmental Oversight

  • Monitoring and protection of wetlands, forests, and public green spaces
  • Coordination with local parishes and townships for sustainable land use practices
  • Maintenance of publicly accessible parks, walking trails, and open conservation zones
  • Planning and execution of erosion control, drainage, and irrigation projects

🧑‍💼 Leadership

Commissioner of Land and Water Resources
Marianel Thatchwell

  • A former civil engineer with a background in environmental science and rural development
  • Appointed in 2020 by the Minister of the Interior
  • Known for her balanced approach to growth and conservation

Deputy Director of Water Policy & Planning
Aldous Ren

  • Oversees the Kingdom’s water permits, supply forecasting, and conservation infrastructure

Director of Land Survey & Zoning Compliance
Lore Wick

  • Responsible for cadastral records, zoning enforcement, and coordination with township clerks

🏆 Recent Initiatives

  • Drafted and implemented the 2023 National Water Security Framework, providing long-term guidance for equitable and sustainable water access
  • Completed the Riverside Slope Retention Project along the Eighth District’s vulnerable banks
  • Established a network of Community Access Wells in remote rural areas
  • Partnered with the Ministry of Culture to designate four Protected Historical Landscapes across the central valley

🧾 Public Services

The LWMA provides the following services to citizens and property holders:

  • Land Use Applications and Zoning Review
  • Water Use and Irrigation Permits
  • Topographic and Hydrological Survey Reports
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Access to Public Maps and Parcel Records

Forms and informational brochures can be obtained at any Regional Administrative Hall or downloaded from the Kingdom’s digital archives.

📬 Contact the Agency

Land & Water Management Agency
Ministry of the Interior – Kingdom of Eyehasseen
Civic Offices, Tiergarten Square, Central District

📞 +EHS-34-2025-001