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THE NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY HARBOR ESTUARY PROGRAM
         Introduction
         A Focus on Commitments and Recommendations
         The Harbor Estuary Program Seeks Public Input
         Next Steps
ALIVE IN AN URBAN HARBOR
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
         What is an Estuary?
         The Geographic Scope of the Program
         Economic and Ecological Values
         Problems and Progress
THE PLAN
         The Planning Process
         Overview of the Plan
         Habitat and Living Resources
         Toxic Contamination
         Dredged Material Management
         Pathogenic Contamination
         Floatable Debris
         Nutrients and Organic Enrichment
         Rainfall-induced Discharges
         Public Involvement and Education
IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN
         Management Structure
         Monitoring, Modeling, and Research Strategy
         Reporting on Progress
         Costs and Financing
GLOSSARY