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<br /> <br /> 4 <br /> <br />VIII. Photo Contest Winners – Shaw presented the winning photos from “The Nature of <br />Orange” photography contest, which is co-sponsored by the CFE. Shaw reminded CFE <br />members the goal of the contest is to inspire people to help document the beauty and <br />diversity of our natural resources and our residents connecting to their environment. He <br />displayed the winning photos from the Youth and Adult categories, and reported that the <br />photos will be on display at area libraries, visitor centers, and other public places. <br /> <br />IX. Updates and Information Items – Information on the following subjects was provided in <br />the meeting package; selected items were discussed: a) CFE comments on draft <br />changes to impervious surface rules, b) CFE memo re 2016 bond package, c) CFE <br />news article on native plants, d) Blackwood Farm Park opening, e) solar energy at <br />Rogers Rd Community Center, f) Orange Co. under quarantine for emerald ash borer, g) <br />OWASA Mitigation Tract forestry update, h) EPA’s environmental justice screening and <br />mapping tool, i) 2014 the hottest year on record, j) climate change literacy, k) $125M for <br />climate change campaign, l) effective insect repellents without DEET, and more. <br /> <br /> Hintz reported that he sent a draft news article about non-native, invasive plants and <br />animals to CFE members earlier in the evening. He asked members and staff to review <br />and comment on the draft. <br /> <br />X. Adjournment – Sassaman adjourned at approximately 9:15 pm. <br /> <br /> <br />Summary by Rich Shaw, DEAPR Staff