2. That the wants and values of individuals and groups 

 at the local level should combine across the state 

 to form a composite which reflects the will of the 

 people. 



3. That the basic strength and wisdom of any democra- 

 tic process depends on informed individuals and 

 groups dedicated to goals consistent with the best 

 interests of the state. 



ho That the essence of democratic philosophy is to 

 keep the decision-making initiative dispersed 

 throughout the state's communities. 



5. That the public wants to understand and participate 

 in natural resource policy decisions. 



6. That many people and groups of people who are now 

 involved in making decisions and implementing action 

 programs would like to be better informed. All 

 natural resource management agencies are operating 

 scientifically based programs with which people 

 should be acquainted. 



This job of providing educational and action programs 

 stressing the ecological relationship of natural resources and 

 the environmental consequences when alternative uses are made 

 of them is one which will involve all agencies with responsi- 

 bilities in natural and human resource management. 



-llu- 



