(Chapter II). During Phase 2, Characterization and Problenn Defini- 

 tion, the state of the estuary and its problems are defined (Chapter 

 III). The chief task of Phase 3 is to create a Comprehensive 

 Conservation and Management Plan. The CCMP is designed, 

 developed, and adopted by the Management Conference (Chapter 

 IV). Implementation of the CCMP and reassessment of needs 

 occur during Phase 4 (Chapter V). Implementation will be the 

 responsibility of the Management Conference using the resources 

 provided under the Water Quality Act of 1987 and other federal, 

 state, and local auspices. The four-phase process, basic to the 

 program, is an iterative and complex one. 



Management Process 



Phase 1 Planning Initiative: Building a Management 



Framework 



Phase 2 Characterization and Problem Definition 



Phase 3 Creation of a Comprehensive Conservation 

 and Management Plan 



Phase 4 Implementation of the Comprehensive Con- 

 servation and Management Plan 



