(b) Recognizing that projects for wetlands restoration will have varying potentials for restoring, protecting and enhancing such wetlands and the priority of any such types of projects depends upon the specific situation, the commissioner shall give consideration to projects that will:

1. (1) repair damage done by pollution and protect against future pollution;
2. (2) repair or prevent physical damage;
3. (3) initiate and maintain water level control;
4. (4) provide for vegetation management and control of organisms that detract from the natural values of wetlands; and
5. (5) improve the interspersion of plant communities.