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0. W A. S. A. FAX NO. 9199684421 P.0-3 Report to Orange March 24. 1992 County Commissioners Page 2 at several problem areas near the Cane Creek Reservoir. In spite Of diligent efforts by nearby homeowners, there seem to be several sites where persistent trespassing can only be controlled by fencing, The board of Directors adopted a policy which requires 45 days notice to adjacent landowners before fencing is installed. Reports are that the Initial misunderstandings are being worked through successfully. OWASA will only fence what is necessary to assure the safety and integrity of the water su 1 There has never been an intent to fence all or substantial pp y. portions of the reservoir perimeter. With the installation of a fire hydrant near Apple ponds we have provided both the Orange Grove and White Cross Volunteer Fire Departments access to emergency water from the Cane Creek Reservoir. Both groups have been able to use a hydrant near the Cana Creek Dam for the past two years. OWASA is working with residents in the Cane Creek area In several ways to improve communication. Ling tttt�tsna In response to a request from the Landfill Siting Committee, the Board of Directors submitted comments expressing their concern about Site OC -Z, part of which abuts OWASA property adjacent to Cane Creek Reservoir. Water p ter! During the current fiscal year, Z'a pleased to report that OWASA purchased three separate tracts of land totalling more than at acres under our Watershed Protection Critical Lands Program. Additionally. we obtained a conservation easement for another 23- acre tract on which all future owners will be limited to a i dwelling unit per 10 acre building density. We hope to Purchase additional development watershed rights in University Lake and Can@ Creek. This appears to be more cost- erfective than fee simple acquisition, but provides a desired level of protection while leaving the Property in private ownership and on the County tax