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Commission for the Environment Movember 7, 2016 DRA,,FT • The CFE helped to initiate a countywide inventory of greenhouse gas emissions (2005), and continues to advise on ways to reduce the County's "carbon footprint." Objective AE -15: Foster participation in green energy programs such as installation incentives for solar hot water /solar generation /solar tempering in residential or commercial construction. The County should develop programs that will link citizens and businesses with options for alternative and sustainable energy sources. • The CFE's 41IT aii ;d Energy Resources Committee has developed proposals that address energy efficiency and renewable power issues, and will pursue further in collaboration with other advisory boards and stakeholders. Objective NA -3: Develop a more detailed and consistent methodology for monitoring changes in forest cover throughout the County, and specifically the extent of mature hardwood forest. • The CFE's State of the Environment report documented significant reductions in mature hardwood forest that occurred from 2003 -2008 and since 1988 I III l l p staff :u..11 u.4 n0.atv tnc6 data is un.a.l..s.0. v fc: �.),st ac.n.v. .uRI.YY wc.un, that caa.:.:.:. .F ..2.0.0 2.0..4..:. Objective NA -11: Develop a comprehensive conservation plan for achieving a network of protected open space throughout Orange County, which addresses 1) threats to important natural areas; 2) connectivity between protected areas; 3) coordination with neighboring counties; and 4) sustainable management of critical natural resources. • The CFE's Land Resources Committee is nau lialinailiin 111 a Q o,u, i,n t,y gffoirt to lidenil 90" 1_IT ::Nseirve liunnp2'taini IlaunO,:aa 2 g2EElidor,,: illnai aaininaai ,:li olfiaaini unaturall unF „ a,: , wo i* Rg 4th ....Othel' i;E:cuwaiwcn ....en #(uan c uR4n ate the developn;eRt of Objective NA -16: Create a system of public and private open space and conservation areas, including parks, nature preserves, and scenic vistas representative of Orange County landscape. • The CFE advises County's Lands Legacy program in its efforts to protect the most important natural and cultural resource lands through a variety of means. • The CFE's Land Resources Committee is gna' li6ipgj1n 111 a ouni a foirt to fide nfl au�0 nuIT�Fr :auITva Iiirn,p2j taini Ilaui0 aana g,2[[lidor,,: illnai connect ficaini unaturall aunFras Objective WR -5: Promote and participate in regional efforts to plan for use of water supplies in the region in an equitable manner, including contingency planning for water supplies during droughts. [Also Objectives WR -9, WR -10, and WR -15] • CFE stays abreast of Jordan Lake Partnership and advises staff as needed • CFE advocates for full implementation of the Water Resources Initiative to ensure planning for an adequate water supply for current and anticipated future needs Objective WRA 1: Provide incentives and educational information to landowners to increase protection of watersheds and ground water supplies and their inter - relationships. • The CFE distributes groundwater and surface water educational materials at Earth Evening and Last Fridays events and as part of its State of the Environment reports