The council shall have the following powers:

1. 1. To conduct or contract for necessary planning, scientific and environmental studies pertaining to the reserve, where insufficient data exists;
2. 2. To utilize, to the extent feasible, the staff and facilities of state and local agencies subject to the approval of such agencies to carry out the provisions of this article; and
3. 3. To contract within amounts appropriated for services deemed necessary for the performance of the council's functions.