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their activities; results of research should be widely dissemi- 

 nated. The national program for estuarlne study should be developed 

 with strong regional emphasis based on ecology, geography, and a 

 commonality of problems and objectives. Planning for estuarlne use 

 and development must be based on broad public benefits rather than 

 narrow private Interests. A system of criteria by which to gauge 

 estuarlne quality 1s necessary. Key management roles require ade- 

 quately trained people 1n ecology, engineering, economics, planning, 

 and law. Finally, the Dublic must be informed of Its stake 1n the 

 estuary. 



The Federal and State roles in estuarine monitoring, research, and 

 study should be a joint one with their respective actions comple- 

 mentary. The State role 1s basically to manage its estuarlne and 

 coastal zone resources, coordinate the research activities of its 

 appropriate agencies and Institutions, and to augment and encourage 

 the development of new knowledge applicable to its estuaries and 

 coastal area. The Federal role, a residual one, is primarily to 

 assist the States through such means as: grants to States and to 

 academic institutions, organizations, and Individuals to support 

 needed investigations; perform broad studies not of a local nature; 

 participate 1n State and local studies; coordinate Federal estuarine 

 and coastal zone research and study activities; and organize and 

 coordinate its laboratory resources so as to cooDerate with and 

 assist States, localities, and academic institutions supporting 

 and using research in the estuarine and coastal zones. 



