V-281 



DEVELOPMENT OF BASIC KNOWLEDGE 



There exists a reasonably good understanding of the knowledge gaps 

 that need to be filled to provide a better grade of technical 

 knowledge. Research goes forward on many fronts and appears to 

 be well directed towards the principal problems of the Bay. 

 Augmentation of research and study is no doubt needed if we are 

 to stay ahead of the developing problems. A better coordination 

 of the Federal research and study programs, possibly through the 

 the establishment of a multi -bureau/department estuarine labora- 

 tory devoted both to overall study of the Bay and to its indivi- 

 dual problems is needed. The Chesapeake Bay Research Council 

 at the State level is an excellent vehicle for coordination and 

 cooperative exchange of information. 



PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION 



As for planning, there has been much of it at many levels, but as 

 yet there are no overall comprehensive plans for the administration 

 of the Bay. The State of Maryland is moving in this direction. 

 Virginia's long-range study will help. The Corps of Engineers' 

 study authorized in 1965 is not yet properly funded. It could, if 

 carried to completion, include the authorized hydraulic model and 

 give much assistance to State comprehensive plans and their imple- 

 mentation. 



