Resources and attributes that were considered important
when developing management strategies:
| Seagrasses | Rookeries |
| Waterfowl wintering areas | Freshwater sources, natural & man-made |
| Inlets | Development |
| Vegetation (open vs closed canopy) | Mosquito control activities & problems |
| Endangered species habitat | Wading bird utilization |
| Shore birds | Public use |
| Educational facilities/potential | Research facilities/potential |
| Tidal range | Elevation profile |
| Fishery habitat potential | Existing water quality |
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