The Coastal Zone 



Figure IV-3 — Federal Funding for Marine Science, Use of Coastal Zone 



Millions of Dollars 

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The National Wildlife Refuge System includes 42 estuarine refuges, con- 

 taining 18 million acres devoted to management programs for waterfowl 

 and other wildlife, and particularly preservation of endangered species. 

 Approximately 16,000 acres are scheduled for early acquisition for estuarine 

 refuges under the accelerated Wetlands Acquisition Program. 



During FY 1968, 8,000 acres of coastal land were set aside for public use 

 pursuant to Federal programs. The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation plays a 

 central role in promoting Federal-State cooperation and coordination in 

 planning and in the acquisition of lands devoted to public recreation. A 

 Nationwide Outdoor Recreation Plan will soon be completed and will pro- 

 vide a framework for Federal, State, and local and private outdoor recrea- 

 tion programs, including those directed to marine recreation. Also, an inven- 

 tory of U.S. islands was completed and several thousand identified as 

 having significant local. State, or Federal recreational potential. 



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