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 management agency, but in all probability will first choose to 

 undertake an overall survey of their estuarine problems. Such 

 a study, however, should not be an excuse for inaction. As in 

 the case of BCDC a moratorium on further filling and sales could 

 be declared until the study commission reports, and the commission 

 could be given interim permit and zoning authority, such as the 

 power to grant dredging licenses and establish bulkhead lines. 



States have an important role to play in aiding local orograms. 

 Financial assistance in the form of matching grants for pollution 

 control or open space bond issues can be crucial in local estuarine 

 management. In addition to funding, cooperative programs can be 

 utilized in such areas as zoning and planning. The State may 

 choose to establish an official map or enact a broad zoning law 

 with general requirements to be met by county and local government 

 plans. Permits for dredging and fillina issued by municipalities 

 could be reviewed by State natural resources commissions or 

 wetlands boards. 



Utilization of the expertise and resources of private organizations 

 is advantageous for local governments. For example, the Conservation 

 Foundation study of Rookery Bay, Fla., could serve as the basis for 

 a "model estuaries" Federal -State-local grant program. Also, the 

 Nature Conservancv fund could be used by localities to establish 

 parks and other refuges in estuaries for public purposes. 



