The worst water quality in the Sound is probably in 

 the metropolitan harbors where the direct pollution 

 effects on people are the most intense. In addition 

 to upgrading waste treatment systems, extending out- 

 falls into the Sound is sometimes suggested. Our 

 existing, generally poor knowledge of circulation 

 patterns might still be able to tell us something 

 about this approach, and more detailed localized 

 knowledge should be collected. 



(4) By articulating the highest priority research needs. 

 Foremost among these are (a) the currently inadequate quanti- 

 fication of the dynamic circulation system within the Sound 

 and major estuaries especially at the western end of the Sound, 

 (b) the lack of climatologic data in the area over the Sound 

 itself, (c) the need to continually monitor the hydrologic 

 system of Long Island, and (d) the need for quantitative hydro- 

 geologic data on the mainland part of the study region. The 

 study team will evaluate the importance of the data deficiencies 

 and make specific recommendations for programs to acquire 

 necessary information. The proposed programs will consider on- 

 going studies and where possible be integrated with them. 



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