Conservationist and farmer Lorne Scott and Kerri Finlay from the University of Regina are appealing to the Saskatchewan government for a wetland policy. | Karen Briere photo

REGINA — A group pushing for a wetland policy says it should have been a Saskatchewan election issue. Wetlands for Tomorrow includes scientists, farmers and conservationists.

Last week at a news conference near Wascana Lake in Regina, spokespersons said everyone should work together toward a common goal of water quality.

“The province of Saskatchewan really can’t afford to lose anymore wetlands,” said Kerri Finlay from the University of Regina.

Extensive wetland drainage has caused water quality issues throughout the southern part of the province, she said, and the problem is worsening every year.

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