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60 <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 /> Objective 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 /> • The CFE's State of the Environment report documented significant reductions <br /> in mature hardwood forest that occurred from 2003-2008 and since 1988. <br /> DEAPR staff will update those data to include forest conversions that occurred <br /> 2009 - 2013. <br /> Objective NA-11: <br /> Develop a comprehensive conservation plan for achieving a network of protected <br /> open space throughout Orange County, which addresses 1) threats to important <br /> natural areas; 2) connectivity between protected areas; 3) coordination with <br /> neighboring counties; and 4) sustainable management of critical natural <br /> resources. <br /> • The CFE's Land Resources Committee is working with other conservation <br /> entities to initiate the development of a comprehensive conservation plan. <br /> Objective NA-16: <br /> Create a system of public and private open space and conservation areas, <br /> including parks, nature preserves, and scenic vistas representative of Orange <br /> County landscape. <br /> • The CFE advises County's Lands Legacy program in its efforts to protect the <br /> most important natural and cultural resource lands through a variety of means. <br /> • The CFE's Land Resources Committee is working with other conservation <br /> entities to initiate the development of a comprehensive conservation plan. <br /> Objective WR-5: <br /> Promote and participate in regional efforts to plan for use of water supplies in the <br /> region in an equitable manner, including contingency planning for water supplies <br /> during droughts. [Also Objectives WR-9, WR-10, and WR-15] <br /> • CFE stays abreast of Jordan Lake Partnership and advises staff as needed <br /> • CFE advocates for full implementation of the Water Resources Initiative to <br /> ensure planning for an adequate water supply for current and anticipated <br /> future needs <br /> Objective WR-11: <br /> Provide incentives and educational information to landowners to increase <br /> protection of watersheds and ground water supplies and their inter-relationships. <br />