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in connection with Glacier Bay National Nonument. It is potentially the most
accessible and most promising recreational asset of Southeastern Alaska. All
these problems are receiving due considoration. Tvo old problems remain un-
solved and acute. One of these, the problem of Indian possessory rights, has
been noted (p. 6). The other is the problem of the stabilization and perpetua-
tion of the salmon industry in southeastern waters. Its continuance in some
localities is threatened seriously. The manogement of the fisheries has been
retained by the Federal Government. Management has meant regulation, law
enforcement, and research. Unfortunately, the amounts provided for these
purposes have boen woefully inadequate.
It is in Middle Alaska that the opportunities for growth and economic
development are greatest. This is a broad, irregular belt lying roughly be-
tween the outer end of Kenai Feninsula, on the south, and Rampart and Circle,
on the north. It has the laska Railroad, much of the road system, most of
the land probably suitable for agricultural settlement, important mineral
deposits, and promising water power sites. It has magnificent scenery, cul-
minating in Mt. McKinley National Park, and the best opportunity to develop
a large tourist business. It has the two Alaskan cities likely to grow most
rapidly -- Anchorage and Fairbanks. It has the main military defense works
in Alaska. With these diversified resources and advantages, Niddle Alaska is
the heartland of the Territory.
Under these circunstances, the Inter-agency - Committee feels that most of
the Alaskan work of Federal agencies during the next few years may well relate
to these two outstanding areas. This would be putting first things first.
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