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5 then presents the recommended management actions. Each management action is explained with respect to its benefits, implementation strategies, considerations, implementation costs, and implementation timeline. The management actions are summarized below. For additional information or clarification, please consult the full document; references are provided in the summary below. Additional recommendations are made in other plans in the document. These plans include: Implementation, Monitoring and Assessment, Research, Information Management, and Financing Options. These plans are also referenced in the summary below. Other sections of the CCMP provide important background information and useful summaries of the recommended management actions. The introduction to the CCMP provides background material on the APES program and the uses of the estuarine system. Additional background material can be found in the Program Descriptions appendix. These descriptions provide information on the activities of agencies and programs which are involved in the management and protection of the resources of the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system. In this summary, the Recent Milestones for System Protection section summarizes the important efforts these agencies and programs have made recently which will contribute to the protection of the estuarine system. Another appendix to the document lists the management actions by the agency or program designated as responsible for implementation. Concerns and Management Actions • Unplanned growth and development can have substantial cumulative impacts on the natural resources of a region. While the Albemarle-Pamlico region is generally less densely populated than other estuarine systems in the nation, permanent population growth has been substantial, especially in the Virginia Beach area including Dare and Currituck counties; in the Research Triangle area including Orange, Wake, and Durham counties; and in a region including Craven, Carteret, and Pitt counties. Seasonal population growth has been substantial in counties which border the sounds and the ocean. With expected further increases in the population and development of the region, use of the estuarine resources will increase and may result in increased conflicts among the various uses of those resources and degradation of environmental quality. Allowing for economic growth while protecting the natural resources which support the long-term economic health of the region can be addressed through planning by local governments to guide their growth and development. • Require and fund development of local land and water plans for all counties and municipalities in the North Carolina portion of the Albemarle-Pamlico region. Local land and water plans identify the preferred uses of land and water resources and serve as a guide for growth. Local land and water plans should be developed and regularly updated in accordance with minimum environmental planning standards set by the state to ensure adequate consideration of the impacts of land and water use, growth, and development on state public trust natural resources. The plans should be reviewed and approved by a state planning authority for their consistency with the state environmental guidelines. (See Human Environment Plan, Management Action A) -''Executive Summary —;