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SECTION 2. ENJOYMENT: USE FOR RECREATIOiN 



The demand for outdoor recreation has increased significantly over 

 the past decade. The trend toward higher personal income and more 

 leisure time has made it possible for a greater percentage of the 

 populace to seek new outlets. The advertising industry has cam- 

 paigned vigorously to sell the public on the need for recreation. 

 Companies manufacturing equipment for outdoor recreation, and 

 service facilities to support the "recreational ist" are blossom- 

 ing in all parts of the country. In addition, the unique availa- 

 bility of resources, in close proximity to large population centers, 

 offers an unparalleled recreational opportunity for many who pre- 

 viously could not afford to travel far from their homes. 



Since there is this wide variety of land and water recreational 

 activities available in the estuarine zone, many estuarine sys- 

 tems are intensively used for these pursuits. This is primarily 

 because people rarely have a single activity as the sole objec- 

 tive of a recreational outing. Clusters of activities that 

 require similar environmental conditions, but differ in environ- 

 mental quality needs, can be grouped as follows: 1) Swimming 

 and associated' shore activities, which include picnicing and 

 camping; 2) sports fishinq from the shore or a small boat; 3) 

 boating which is one of the most popular water-based activities, 

 and boat-centered activities, such as fishing, water skiing, 



