That is an excellent question. People in rural areas are more aware because they have to manage the wetlands on their own lands. People in the municipalities and large cities have less contact with wetlands. They want them to be protected, but that is up to people in the rural areas. The wetlands are located on their lands. They deal with the management of those wetlands. I would say that people are nevertheless aware of the issue, given the pressure from large cities.
I should also mention that the situation is very different from one city to another. The situation of wetlands in Montreal and Laval is a major concern. So immediate action must be taken in those major cities. In other Quebec regions, however, the rural sector is more concerned by wetlands conservation.