Yes, I do believe that wetland conservation should be a priority. There are a number of species that depend on wetlands for all or a portion of their life cycles—amphibians, ducks, insects, you name it, the list goes on and on. In southern Ontario, the rate of wetland loss has been absolutely staggering. So I think it's important to focus on habitat conservation of wetlands, particularly as they also provide a lot of important ecological goods and services—filtering the water, flood attenuation, etc. You get a lot of bang for your buck by investing in wetland conservation.
On April 25th, 2013. See this statement in context.