The following works will be performed by the State Wetland Authority

• To formulate policy for the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands of the State and to advise the State Government for this purpose.
• To identify the wetlands of the state and recommend them to be identified as wetlands of international importance (Ramsar site), wetlands of international importance (under the National Aquatic Ecosystem Conservation Programme).
• To perform the functions assigned to the authority under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 or the rules relating to wetlands that replace these rules.
• Reviewing and recommending the documents submitted for identification and classification of wetlands within the jurisdiction of various departments in accordance with the criteria specified by the State Government.
• Resolving disputes regarding the boundary of wetlands and multilateral rights to the catchment area.
• Cooperation with other state, national and international organizations for the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands.
• Other works provided under the Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017.