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Chapter 6: Natural and Cultural Systems Element <br /> Objective PR-5.1: <br /> Locate parks and recreational facilities close to residential areas to <br /> encourage informal interaction with nature, encourage walkability, and <br /> create areas of wildlife habitat with appropriate recreational facilities <br /> within the more populated areas. <br /> Objective PR-5.4: <br /> Encourage development of a system of private open space and <br /> conservation areas, including nature preserves, parks, linear parks, <br /> and scenic vistas compatible with the character of Orange County. <br /> SERVICES AND FACILITIES <br /> Objective WW-1: <br /> Maintain a sustainable and high quality supply of ground and surface <br /> water so that available resources meet existing and projected needs. <br /> Objective WW-5: <br /> Maintain a cooperative joint planning process among the County, the <br /> municipalities, and water and wastewater providers and guide the <br /> extension of service in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, the <br /> Orange county-Chapel Hill-Carrboro ,Joint Planning Agreement and <br /> Land Use Plan, and the policies of the municipalities. <br /> Objective WW-11: <br /> Increase educational efforts that increase citizen understanding of <br /> water quality problems and the need for water conservation. <br /> Objective WW-14: <br /> Designate prime reservoir sites in the County, and protect those sites <br /> from adverse development. <br /> Objective WW-19: <br /> Establish a continuing wastewater treatment inspection program <br /> within identified Protected and Critical Water Resource Areas. <br /> Objective EC-1: <br /> Continue to use Best Management Practices (BMP's) for stormwater <br /> control, as outlined within the Orange County Zoning Unified <br /> Development Ordinance, stermwater erdinance, and Sedimentation <br /> to minimize potential adverse impacts on the water <br /> quality. <br /> TRANSPORTATION <br /> Objective T-1.1: <br /> Increase the occupancy of automobiles through ridesharing and other <br /> means; and expand the use of public transit (including bus and rail), <br /> walking, and biking as primary modes of travel. <br /> Objective T-1.5: <br /> Identify prime viewsheds along major transportation corridors and <br /> protect these areas for their scenic and natural resource values. <br /> Objective T-1.6: <br /> Ora WCcu*tty C&"Vrehev rive-Plc v Page 6-96 <br />