Some wetlands are protected by Federal legislation and some are protected by state legislation. However, local governments have the most influence on wetlands through local land use planning processes. This page is created for local government officials to provide awareness of the unique and important role they have in wetlands protection. This information is presented in context of water and land management activity. Local government officials require specific information to help them exercise their responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
Most local governments have access to the information it needs.
If you have a need for wetlands information which is not provided on this page or if you have examples of your efforts which should be included on this page, let us know and we will support your activity.