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M-1 <br />Commission for the Environment <br />sustainable energy for present and future generations. <br />Presented findings and recommendations to BOCC on selected environmental <br />issues: effects of forest mgmt. on water quality; effects of herbicides on <br />roadside native plant habitat; potential effects of hydraulic fracturing <br />( "fracking ") in Orange County; problems caused by hydrilla in the Eno River <br />(BOCC Priorities #1 and #12) <br />Stayed abreast of ongoing and developing env. issues of importance to the <br />County, such as Falls & Jordan Lake nutrient mgmt. rules, reducing <br />commercial food waste in solid waste stream and permitting of biosolids on <br />farmland (Priorities #12 and #16) <br />Provides comments on proposed master plans for future parks /preserves <br />If your commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory Board <br />involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, please indicate <br />your activities/ accomplishments as they may relate to the Comprehensive <br />Plan's goals or objectives. (Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning <br />Board, Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, <br />Agriculture Pres. Board, and Parks & Recreation Council) <br />The CFE provided extensive input into DEAPR staff development of the Natural <br />and Cultural Systems Element of the Comprehensive Plan— specifically the <br />chapters on Air and Energy Resources, Water Resources, and Natural Areas and <br />Wildlife Habitat. <br />Obiective AE -1: <br />Assess and implement the current countywide greenhouse gas emissions <br />inventory and action plan target reductions. <br />• The CFE helped to initiate a countywide inventory of greenhouse gas <br />emissions (2005), and continues to advise on ways to reduce the County's <br />"carbon footprint." <br />Objective AE -15: <br />Foster participation in green energy programs such as installation incentives for <br />solar hot water /solar generation /solar tempering in residential or commercial <br />construction. The County should develop programs that will link citizens and <br />businesses with options for alternative and sustainable energy sources. <br />• The CFE's Air and Energy Resources Committee has developed proposals <br />that address energy efficiency and renewable power issues, and will pursue <br />further in collaboration with other advisory boards and stakeholders. <br />Obiective NA -3: <br />Develop a more detailed and consistent methodology for monitoring changes in <br />forest cover throughout the County, and specifically the extent of mature <br />hardwood forest. <br />