National Environment (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores Management) Regulations, 2000 (No. 3 of 2000).

Part II of these Regulations provides for the management of wetlands and wetland resources. The objectives of this Part are to provide for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources in Uganda, to give effect to clause 2 of article 237 of the Constitution of Uganda, to ensure water catchment conservation and flood control, to ensure the sustainable use of wetlands for ecological and other purposes, to ensure that wetlands are protected as habitats for species of fauna and flora, and to prevent pollution. The Technical Committee on Biodiversity Conservation established under section 11 of the Statute shall be responsible for advising the Board and the Executive Director on the wise use, management and conservation of wetland resources. Specific functions of the Committee are set out in regulation 6, whereas functions of District Environment Committees are set out in regulation 7. The Minister may declare protected wetlands under regulation 8. Other regulations of Part II concern inventarisation of wetlands and the use of wetlands and granting of use permits.
Part III of these Regulations shall apply to all river banks and lake shores in Uganda. Its provisions aim sustainable use and protection of river banks and at prevent siltation of rivers and lakes and control pollution or degrading activities. An inventory of degraded river banks shall be made by local authorities and persons wishing to use rive banks shall apply for a permit. Part IV provides for environmental impact assessment and environmental restoration.