Laws and Regulations

  1. Migratory Bird Conservation Act
  2. Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act
  3. North American Waterfowl Management Plan
  4. The National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1997

The Migratory Bird Conservation Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct investigations and publish documents related to North American birds, and establishes a Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC) to approve areas recommended by the Secretary for acquisition. The MBCC...