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water use at the same time. In other words, historical use has brought 

 about the present use imbalance in many estuarine systems. However, 

 given the opportunity to develop, other uses might attain equal 

 importance economically while contributing important social benefits. 



Estuaries at the present time represent underdeveloped natural 

 resources that are important to the social as well as the economic 

 well-being of the Nation. Based on present trends and demands, there 

 is little doubt that there will be a tremendous need for estuarine 

 uses other than for military, shipping, and industrial uses. That is, 

 if the facilities are available for recreation, sports, or aesthetic 

 enjoyment, they will be used and used to great advantage from an 

 economic standpoint as well as a social standpoint. 



If normal circumstances prevail, the Nation's population and general 

 high standard of living will continue to increase in the coming decades. 

 A moderate estimate projects a doubling of the national population by 

 the turn of the century, with a significant proportion of that growth 

 occurring in urban areas. 



The population will be made up of a large proportion of youth and young 

 persons of working ages, with only a moderate increase in the elderly 

 through the end of the century. Personal income will rise dramatically. 

 Estimates of leisure time vary considerably, but all authorities agree 

 that the work week will shorten, from a conservative estimate of 35 

 hours a week to as little as 20 hours per week. The National Planninn 



