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SECTION 4. SUMMARY 



It can be seen that the sum total of the current Federal programs 

 in the estuarine zone are broad in scope and reach into every 

 facet of the area. Within the limits of the authorities and 

 resources available these remain well directed towards their 

 objectives and are reasonably effective, 



THE CURRENT ROLE 



The role of the Federal Government in brief continues to be one of 

 support and technical assistance, of regulatory activities within 

 current law» and of the provision of normal Federal services, 

 such as, navigation aids, channel and harbor maintenance, 

 protective works, and weather service. The Federal Government 

 continues to promote and encourage cooperation among the States 

 in interstate estuaries. It participates in broad studies and 

 inventories particularly as directed by Congress in specific acts. 

 Land acquisition in the estuarine zone continues under the 

 various current laws, and research goes forward. 



Augmentation 



Even though the Federal programs cooperate reasonably within 

 their statutory authority the accomplishments when combined with 

 State and local activity are not enough as yet to really slow 

 down the loss of valuable estuarine zones. The conflicting 

 demands on the resources of the estuarine zone increase at a 



