The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, called the Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service web site provides information on this program which was enacted in 1989. The act provides grant funding to support wetlands conservation activities.

The Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial support to help landowners with their wetland restoration efforts.

A compilation of regulations from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Contains sections addressing wetlands in specific geographic regions

Keyword search for Wetlands in the Illinois Compiled Statutes