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58 <br /> • Study changes in environmental science and environmental regulations in <br /> the pursuit of the CFE's duties <br /> • Educate the public and local officials on environmental issues <br /> • <br /> What are your Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> • Initiated a series of articles on environmental issues featured in SOE report <br /> (2015) <br /> • Made recommendations to BOCC on 2016 bond package, the use of <br /> herbicides/ pesticides at County facilities, and incentives for energy efficient <br /> construction (2015) <br /> • Commented to Planning Bd on proposed changes to impervious surface rules <br /> (2015) <br /> • Provided ideas for Public Services Announcements (PSAs) for County radio <br /> spots (2015) <br /> • Collaborated with other entities on energy conservation and mgmt. projects <br /> (2015-16) <br /> • Published the 2014 Orange County State of the Environment report <br /> (previous reports were completed in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2009) <br /> • Convened Orange County Environmental Summit (2005, 2009, 2014) <br /> • Made recommendations to BOCC on food waste and solid waste tax district <br /> (2014) <br /> • Worked with Orange County Schools to introduce local environmental <br /> indicators/ status and trends into middle and high school science curriculum <br /> (2004, 2009, 2014) <br /> • Hosted a Solid Waste Forum with the Chapel Hill Sustainability Committee <br /> (2013) <br /> • Co-sponsored the annual Nature of Orange photography contest (2012 - <br /> 2015) <br /> • Advocated for % cent sales tax referendum for Triangle Region public transit <br /> (2012) <br /> • Compiled annotated bibliography of the effects of forestry on water quality <br /> (2012) <br /> • Developed sustainable landscaping and forest management policies for the <br /> administration of County-owned facilities (2010) <br /> • Assisted County staff in completing the Natural and Cultural Systems Element <br /> of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan (2008) <br /> List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br /> • Liaisons to Intergovernmental Parks Work Group and Orange Unified Transp. <br /> Board <br /> • Review and comment on environmental issues (e.g., fracking, biosolids <br /> application, water pollution, air quality, forest mgmt..) and other issues <br /> assigned by the BOCC <br /> • Identify priorities for the Lands Legacy Action Plan (natural areas and wildlife <br /> habitat) <br />