Table 1. continued. 
C. Regional, local and private participation 
These sets are probably amenable to solution without extensive 
commitment of federal or state resources other than their role in 
providing a management framework. As in the previous case, federal 
or state involvement would significantly enhance specific work 
elements. 
1. Coordinated planning. It does not appear that 
coordination requirements of state planning laws will be 
met for Sarasota Bay, much less their codification in 
capital improvement, land use, or other implementation 
measures. Emphasis needs to be placed on adjoining 
governments and specific consistency between regional 
plans. 
2. Plans for geographic areas of particular concern (6APC). 
This set recognizes the many site-specific management 
needs occurring around the bay, and would create a 
mechanism within the larger conference process to develop 
GAPC plans with goals, plans, studies, etc. tailored to 
each area’s particular needs. The GAPC approach is an 
approved part of coastal zone management programs at the 
state level, but has not been used widely at the regional 
or local level. 
3. Educational programs. The lack of general and specific 
educational programs is one of the most often cited 
problems regarding Sarasota Bay. Educational programs, 
public participation, and related activities are central 
to all phases of bay management but can be handled 
adequately by regional and local governments. One 
nationally significant aspect of a Sarasota Bay 
educational program would be the extensive involvement of 
tourists and seasonal residents. These persons would 
return to their northern homes with conservation 
knowledge applicable to problems in distant 
neighborhoods. 
4. Boat traffic improvements. This set addresses wake 
erosion, manatee protection, seagrass signage, multiple 
uses, bridge operation, marina practices, and related 
problems. Access and use cannot be formally restricted, 
so policies and procedures related to boating must be 
developed to accommodate a growing boater population. 
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