Area of Conservation (The user selects whether to
include this parameter.)
Conservation uses of water extends beyond the Bay for priority ranking in the
coastal ponds. Priority areas follow the attribute "category" as follows:
| Category | Priority | |
| 1 | Conservation Area | High (2) |
| 2 | Low Intensity Use | Moderate (1.5) |
| 3 | High Intensity Boating | Low (1) |
| 4 | Multipurpose Water | Low (1) |
| 5 | Commercial and Recreational Harbors | Low (1) |
| 6 | Industrial Waterfronts and Navigation Channels | Low (1) |