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Commission for the Environment November 2010 Objective NA -16: Create a system of public and private open space and conservation areas, including parks, nature preserves, and scenic vistas representative of Orange County landscape. • The CFE advises County's Lands Legacy program in its efforts to protect the most important natural and cultural resource lands through a variety of means. - Objective WR -5: Promote and participate in regional efforts to plan for use of water supplies in the region in an equitable manner, including contingency planning for water supplies during droughts. [Also Objectives WR -9, WRA 0, and WRA 5] • CFE is staying abreast of Jordan Lake Partnership and advising staff as needed • CFE is advocating full implementation of the Water Resources Initiative to ensure planning for an adequate water supply for current and anticipated future needs Identify any activities this commission expects to carry out in 2011 as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities (list). • Assist County staff with implementing the County's Environmental Responsibility Goal • Advise County staff on implementing selected objectives of the Comprehensive Plan • Assist in evaluating the County's carbon footprint, follow -up steps for GHG inventory • Participate in Master Energy Plan effort (BOCC Priority #10) • Stay abreast of Jordan Lake Partnership (water supply allocations) and the Jordan and Falls Lake nutrient reduction rules; advice to the staff and BOCC as needed • Continue to review /comment on plans for expanding Orange Well Net • Help develop a comprehensive conservation plan for Orange Co (BOCC Priority #1) • Participate in a proposed Biosolids Task Force (if appointed) • Advise the BOCC on the affects of herbicides used to maintain road /utility ROWs • Review "Capital Tree Program" and recommend options for Orange County • Monitor UNC's transition from the use of coal to using biomass for power generation • Review /comment on proposed stewardship /master plans for future parks /preserves • Review /comment on plans for future parks and greenway trails What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners' attention? • The need to implement the Water Resources Initiative to ensure planning for an adequate water supply for current and anticipated future needs • Upcoming statewide air quality standards (ozone, mercury, and particulate matter), which could require additional controls on emissions from private and public sources • Reducing the County's "carbon footprint" as follow -up to the 2005 greenhouse gas inventory and to help implement the County's goal of Environmental Responsibility in County Government (adopted 2005) • A renewed focus on the sustainable use and conservation of energy resources • Interest in the County giving special .consideration to advisory boards for input in the BOCC decision - making process (e.g., at public hearings and public meetings) • Assist County staff in developing a "Green Map" for Orange County