The Emergency Wetlands Resources Act 1986 is a federal law that allows the US federal government to purchase threatened wetlands which was prohibited before November 10, 1986. The act was designed to conserve the wetlands and also directs the regional governments to include wetlands in their conservation and recreational plans. Also, a Status and Trends report is published every 10 years to keep the stakeholders updated on the matter and in regards to the performance of the involved authorities. The act also allows the US to comply with international obligations related to migratory bird treaties.
