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6 <br /> A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE <br /> CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ALBEMARLE-PAMLICO <br /> REGION <br /> WHEREAS, the widespread degradation of major estuaries across the United States <br /> prompted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin working with states to better <br /> manage these vital ecosystems; and <br /> WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina in cooperation with the EPA initiated a study <br /> of the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine in 1987; and <br /> WHEREAS, the goal of the study has been a produce a Comprehensive Conservation <br /> and Management Plan(CCMP)for the estuary,including recommended environmental protection <br /> strategies for the Albemarle and Pamlico estuarine system and watershed; and <br /> WHEREAS, approximately 50 percent of Orange County's land area, consisting of all <br /> or portions of the Flat, Little, and Eno River sub-basins, is located in headwaters of the <br /> Albemarle-Pamlico drainage basin; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Albemarle- <br /> Pamlico Region outlines a series of goals, objectives, and management plans for maintaining and <br /> restoring water quality and fisheries, protecting vital fish and wildlife habitats, promoting <br /> responsible stewardship, and implementing the Plan; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County has, since 1979, been actively involved in developing and <br /> implementing plans for the protection of local watersheds which are part of the Albemarle- <br /> Pamlico drainage basin. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: <br /> Section 1: That the Orange County Board of Commissioners supports the <br /> goals, objectives, and management plans recommended as part of <br /> the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the <br /> Albemarle-Pamlico Region. <br /> Section 2: That Orange County will endeavor to incorporate applicable goals, <br /> objectives, and management plans into its long-range watershed <br /> protection program. <br /> Section 3: That this resolution shall become effective upon adoption. <br /> The foregoing resolution, having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote <br /> and was duly adopted this 19th day of October, 1993. <br /> AYES: <br /> NOES: <br /> ABSENT/EXCUSED: <br />