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FY 1999 -2000 <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF CONMSSIONERS <br />PROPOSED GOAL <br />3/30/99 <br />PROTECTION WATERSHED <br />GOAL STATE NT: Evaluate and implement watershed protection standards and classifications to ensure high quality water <br />resources in Orange County <br />Goal Initiated/Proposed By: Board of County Commissioners <br />Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: 8/7/97 (Note: This version updates sections of the goal that have changed since 8/97) <br />STATUS REPORT <br />This goal represents a continuing objective of the Board since 1992 -93. With the completion of amendments related to the Cane Creek <br />watershed' study, most of the watershed evaluations have been completed: Two objectives exist for FY 99 -00. First, in August the Eno River <br />Association has commissioned an Upper Eno watershed study to evaluate conditions in this, the final watershed located within the County <br />without a watershed study evaluation. With this evaluation completed and ground water information expected in mid -2000, a comprehensive <br />surface water assessment report is proposed to be conducted in 2000 to dovetail with ground water recommendations and ultimately a Water <br />Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Because of the nature of this goal, responsibilities are proposed to be shared by ERCD <br />(resource evaluation) and Planning (implementation). <br />Completion of this goal will involve the following commitment of existing and approved staff resources: ERC Director, ERC GIS Coordinator <br />and the ERC Administrative Assistant. Planning resources: required would include the Planning Director, Planner II and Planning GIS <br />Coordinator. ' Periodic assistance from the County Engineer would also be required. <br />