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— Little River Nature Programs <br /> — Farm to Table Event <br /> — "Earth Evening" <br /> — Arbor Day Celebrations and <br /> Earthwalk (with OC Schools) <br /> — Booths at "Last Fridays" <br /> — Others <br /> Existing ER Goal Objectives -Actions <br /> • Replaced damaged orchard trees - Blackwood Farm Park (No Net Loss of Woodlands <br /> policy) <br /> • Completed two xeriscaping projects on County grounds <br /> • Continue Groundwater Guardian Status and Recognition ("Green Sites") <br /> • Forest Management Planning (with NCFS) <br /> • Sustainable energy component, more-efficient park lighting <br /> New and Emerging Activity Areas <br /> • Commission for Environment and OWASA on energy conservation <br /> • Implementation of Sustainable Landscaping Plan <br /> • 10% Campaign <br /> • Sustainability Coordinator/ CFE Energy Committee <br /> Jim Northup, Orange County Chief Information Officer, presented this portion of the <br /> PowerPoint: <br /> Information Technologies <br /> Reliable, cost-effective and efficient business solutions for Orange County <br /> Ongoing Initiatives <br /> • Energy efficient computer fleet <br /> • Mobile workforce <br /> • Virtualization <br /> • Storage Consolidation <br /> • Remote support <br /> Future Initiatives <br /> • CHCCS Computer Reuse and Training Program <br /> — Not just a-waste recycling <br /> — Public— Private <br /> — Tech Career Training Program <br /> — Expandable <br /> Craig Benedict, Orange County Planning and Inspections Director, presented this <br /> portion of the PowerPoint: <br /> Planning, Inspections, Engineering/Erosion Control, & Orange Public Transportation <br /> (OPT) <br /> Promoting stable and quality development while protecting the environment <br /> Green Building Standards <br />