As representatives of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, we shall recommend that our heads of government, the legislatures, and the state and local agencies accord the most careful consideration to this report.

Sincerely yours,
James J. O'Donnell, Chairman
Potomac River Basin Advisory Committee

Honorable Kenneth Holum
Assistant Secretary
Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C. 20240



CONTENTS

THE RIVER IN TIME[8]
ITHE WAY THINGS ARE[15]
IITOWARD A MORE USEFUL RIVER[23]
IIITHE CLEANSING OF THE WATERS[39]
IVA GOOD PLACE TO BE[65]
VCOMPLEXITIES AND PRIORITIES[93]
VITHE NATION'S RIVER—AN ACTION PLAN[105]

Transcriber's Note: Obvious printer errors have been corrected. All other inconsistencies are as in the original.