Wetland resources in Uganda are estimated to occupy 10% of the total area of the country. The Government of Uganda is a signatory and a contracting party to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which requires governments to conserve and sustainably use these resources. In order to ensure effective conservation of all environment resources, local governments were mandated to protect and regulate the environment resources within their jurisdiction. However, it has been observed that in districts such as Wakiso, most wetlands have been reclaimed and put under intensive cultivation, excavation and construction. They have been destroyed through the creation of farmlands, and mining of clay and sand for building and construction purposes. This paper seeks to examine the contribution of local governments in the conservation of wetlands in Uganda, using Wakiso District Local Government as a case study. The paper also aims at identifying the ch