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(2) Evolution of technology that is rapidly opening new ocean frontiers. 



(3) Recent scientific advances that can improve environmental forecasts 

 if better ocean data is available. 



(4) Sharply increasing interests by 100 coastal nations in extracting bene- 

 fits from marine activities. 



The Decade will accelerate needed understanding of the ocean — permitting na- 

 tions individually to plan investments and collectively to develop arranagements 

 for preserving the ocean environment and managing common ocean resources. 



The global character of the oceans and the scope of work to be done make 

 international cost-sharing and data exchange especially attractive. International 

 cooperation in marine affairs is expected to facilitate communication with 

 developing nations, with the Soviet Union, and with others. 



The U.S. proposals are compatible with the framework of the expanded and 

 long-term international program of ocean exploration recently developed by 

 UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. The extent and na- 

 ture of the U.S. contribution will depend on the contribution of other nations 

 participating in this program. 



5. Arctic Environmental Research 



Artie research activities will be intensified, both to permit fuller ultiziation of 

 this rapidly developing area and to insure that such activities do not in- 

 advertently degrade the Arctic environment. 



The program will be directed to (1) the polar icepack including its impact on 

 transportation and global weather and climate; (2) the polar magnetic field 

 and its effects on communication : (3) geological structures underlying the Arctic 

 lands and polar seas both as potential mineral sites and as hazards to construc- 

 tion and resource development; (4) balance of the Arctic eco-system; (5) the 

 presence of permafrost; and (6) slow degradation of liquid and solid wastes 

 under Arctic conditions. Behavior and physiology of man in this environment 

 also will receive increased attention. Initial emphasis will be on strengthening 

 and broadening Arctic research capabilities. Consideration will also be directed 

 to formulating an overall policy framework for Arctic-related activties. 



A Study of Water and Related Land Resoukces for Southeastebn 



New England 

 [Revised May 1969] 



new ENGLAND BIVEK BASINS COMillSSION 



The Southeastern Netc England Comprehensive Study 



A comprehensive action program to protect and develop water and related land 

 resources of Southeastern New England will be developed by the New England 

 River Basins Commission. (See inr>ide back cover for a brochure describing 

 the Commission and its function.) The "Southeastern New England Compre- 

 hensive Study" (SENE) will be launched as soon as Federal funds are avail- 

 able. The study will recommend action programs for management of rivers, bays, 

 estuaries, lakes, ponds, underground waters and land resources related to water — 

 watersheds, flood plains, wetlands, shorelines and beaches. 



The study area includes the river basins and coastal areas of Eastern Massa- 

 chusetts and Rhode Island and the Southeast corner of Connecticut, including 

 such major regions as Boston Harbor, Cape Cod, Buzzards Bays and Narragan- 

 sett Bay. 



The SENS study will be carried out under the leadership of the New England 

 River Basins Commission, a Federal-State agency. Natural resource agencies 

 of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut and eight Federal departments 

 and agencies, will join in the project. 



The study will recommend ways to meet needs for : 



Adequate water supplies Outdoor recreation 



Water quality control Wise use of shorelines, wetlands and 



Flood protection flood plains 



Control of erosion Protection and use of estuaries 



Navigation Scenic and natural area preservation 



Watershed protection Protection of environmental health and 



Fisheries and wildlife beauty 



