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Assess and implement the current countywide greenhouse gas emissions inventory <br />and action plan target reductions. <br /> The CFE helped to initiate a countywide inventory of greenhouse gas emissions <br />(2005), and continues to advise on ways to reduce the County’s “carbon footprint.” <br />Objective AE-15: <br />Foster participation in green energy programs such as installation incentives for solar <br />hot water/solar generation/solar tempering in residential or commercial construction. <br />The County should develop programs that will link citizens and businesses with <br />options for alternative and sustainable energy sources. <br /> The CFE’s Energy Resources Committee has developed proposals that address <br />energy efficiency and renewable power issues, and will pursue further in <br />collaboration with other advisory boards and stakeholders. <br /> <br />Objective NA-3: <br />Develop a more detailed and consistent methodology for monitoring changes in forest <br />cover throughout the County, and specifically the extent of mature hardwood forest. <br /> The CFE’s State of the Environment report documented significant reductions in <br />mature hardwood forest that occurred from 2003 -2008 and since 1988. <br /> The CFE Land Resources Committee is currently……..? <br />Objective NA-11: <br />Develop a comprehensive conservation plan for achieving a network of protected <br />open space throughout Orange County, which addresses 1) threats to important <br />natural areas; 2) connectivity between protected areas; 3) coordination with <br />neighboring counties; and 4) sustainable management of critical natural resources. <br /> The CFE’s Land Resources Committee is participating in a County effort to identify <br />and preserve important landscape corridors that connect significant natural areas. <br /> <br />Objective NA-16: <br />Create a system of public and private open space and conservation areas, including <br />parks, nature preserves, and scenic vistas representative of Orange County <br />landscape. <br /> The CFE advises County’s Lands Legacy program in its efforts to protect the most <br />important natural and cultural resource lands through a variety of means. <br /> The CFE’s Land Resources Committee is participating in a County effort to identify <br />and preserve important landscape corridors that connect significant natural areas. <br /> <br />Objective WR-5: <br />Promote and participate in regional efforts to plan for use of water supplies in the <br />region in an equitable manner, including contingency planning for water supplies <br />during droughts. [Also Objectives WR-9, WR-10, and WR-15] <br /> CFE advocates for full implementation of the Water Resources Initiative to ensure <br />planning for an adequate water supply for current and anticipated future needs <br />