Title 16ConservationRelease 119-73not60

§4408 Restoration, Management, and Protection of Wetlands and Habitat for Migratory Birds on Federal Lands

Title 16 › Chapter 64— NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION › § 4408

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Agencies managing federal lands/waters must, as mission and law allow, work with the FWS Director to restore and protect wetlands and wildlife habitat.

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Title 16, §4408

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The head of each Federal agency responsible for acquiring, managing, or disposing of Federal lands and waters shall, to the extent consistent with the mission of such agency and existing statutory authorities, cooperate with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to restore, protect, and enhance the wetland ecosystems and other habitats for migratory birds, fish, and wildlife within the lands and waters of each such agency.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 4408

Title 16Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60