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13 <br /> Lands Legacy Action Plan 2018-20 <br /> Advisory Board Comments and Priorities <br /> In the fall of 2017, staff met with each of the advisory boards involved in Lands <br /> Legacy Program activities to discuss priorities and thoughts on the new plan. <br /> A. Commission for the Environment (CFE) <br /> Continue efforts to protect significant natural heritage areas especially near <br /> local waterways like Jordan Lake and major streams, creeks and rivers; <br /> protect wildlife corridors, especially between the Eno River and New Hope <br /> Creek; ensure water quality; and prevent erosion. The plan should recognize, <br /> protect, and interpret sites representative of the rich geologic history of <br /> Orange County. All county parks and recreation facilities, including the <br /> planned Mountains-to-Sea Trail, should be designed to avoid sensitive natural <br /> areas and be constructed using environmentally friendly and sustainable <br /> methods. Land purchases for parks and preserves should protect streams <br /> and creeks, potable water resources, old forests, rare plants, and cultural <br /> sites. <br /> B. Agricultural Preservation Board (APB) <br /> Prioritize working with farms interested in protecting prime/active farmland <br /> with permanent agricultural conservation easements. Pursue state and <br /> federal grant funds to match County funds available for easement purchases. <br /> C. Parks and Recreation Council (PRC) <br /> Complete the acquisition of land for a future park in Bingham Township as <br /> recommended in the Master Recreation & Parks Plan. Acquire land and trail <br /> easements for an Orange County segment of the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, <br /> with priority for linking Hillsborough Riverwalk to the Seven Mile Creek <br /> component of the Upper Eno Preserve. Complete the acquisitions of land for <br /> Seven Mile Creek Preserve. <br /> D. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) <br /> Continue efforts to acquire conservation easements to protect important <br /> cultural and/or archaeological resources. Consider allocating funds to support <br /> applications from high-priority candidates for Local Historic Landmark and <br /> National Register designation. <br /> 6 <br />