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their commission to: Prepare, publish and disseminate information and reports with respect to the water problems of the basin . . . . (Article III, Section 3.6) Interstate river basin entities typically perform their information function by collecting and disseminating information on public and private water management activities; water-related legislation, rule-making and case law; water resource data, research and study findings, etc. Educational activities usually involve conferences, symposiums or seminars on water-related topics; publication of scholarly articles and reports; maintenance of libraries with basin- related publications; and so forth. In many interstate organizations it is difficult to tell where the information function ends and the education function begins. However, the theory behind each of these activities seems identical - that more knowledgeable citizens and public officials will make better decisions regarding basin water management. B. Coordination - Most interstate river basin organizations list "coordination" as one of their objectives. However, the methods by which they attempt to achieve coordination vary greatly, usually in relationship to their legal authority. In the less formal river basin organizations, and in some of the more formal as well, coordination of member activities is attempted largely through information exchange. Beyond that, no attempt is usually made to resolve differences or conflicts between member activities. Some river basin organizations have more structured approaches to coordination activities. For example, the Delaware River Basin Commission's coordination role is specified in its founding compact. It directs the -32-