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for example, a lack of coordinated control of land and water uses. 

 Administration of Bay lands and waters was accomplished by Federal 

 and State agencies, nine counties and 91 city governments. Local 

 entities appeared unwilling to sacrifice local autonomy to some 

 overall coordinated controlling power. There was only limited con- 

 trol over dredging, filling, and alteration, and there was no coor- 

 dinated regional zoning or other control over the use of water and 

 adjacent land. There was a lack of coordinated planning. No true 

 comprehensive development plan coupled with the authority for 

 implementation existed. The Association of Bay Area Governments 

 presented such a plan but, due to conflicting local interests, 

 its implementation has become bogged down indefinitely while 

 uncontrolled development reduced the remaining natural values of the 

 Bay. Finally, there was also a lack of legal definitions of land 

 ownership. Boundary lines between State and private lands are 

 confused and complex. Clearer definition of existing State lands 

 will be needed along with the acquisition of additional shallow 

 water area. 



FINANCIAL RESOURCES 



There has been a steady growth in the number of personnel and the 

 amount of monies devoted to estuarine management. Nevertheless, 

 considerable augmentation will be needed if comprehensive plans are 

 to be made and implemented as provided by the BCDC legislation. For 

 example, funds will be necessary (1) to finance development of the 



