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Chapter 7

• Overview of the Issues

Outcomes

• Outcome 1: Reduced nonpoint source pollution.
• Outcome 2:
Reduced point source pollution.
• Outcome 3:
Increased harvest levels of hard clams and other estuarine shellfish species
• Outcome 4:
Coastal habitats protected and restored to support shellfish, finfish and coastal bird populations.
• Outcome 5:
Open space Preserved to sustain community character and protect water quality and habitat.
• Outcome 6: Improved knowledge for ecosystem management.
• Outcome 7: Increased public use of the estuary and expanded tourism.
• Outcome 8: Water-dependent businesses sustained.
• Outcome 9: Maritime Centers thrive.
• Outcome 10: Heightened public awareness of the estuary.
• Outcome 11: Reserve-wide actions advanced through Council partnerships and Reserve office efforts.

• Wetland Restoration Assessment Map

• Western Bays
• Great South Bay
• Eastern Bays

Implementation Maps

Explanations for Map Symbols and Patterns