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locations for potential electric power generating plans. 

 As noted in the chapter devoted to research needs, 

 continuous broad studies in hydrology, living resources 

 and ecology are needed. 



(5) Increased research effectiveness is needed in terms 

 of better use of existing Federal research facilities 

 through organization and reorientation to broader estuarine 

 problems and their solutions. There are also needed 

 additional facilities devoted to research in the estuarine 

 zone, probably in the form of a network of estuarine 

 and coastal zone laboratories. Federal in nature but with 

 State participation. 



CONCLUSIONS 



In very brief conclusion regarding the Federal programs in the 

 estuarine zone, it would appear that both augmentation and better 

 coordination are needed to assist in providing for a strengthened 

 Federal role. There is also needed a national policy and a set of 

 objectives to provide the basis for a comprehensive national program 

 of management within which a newer and stronger Federal role will 

 be carried out. 



