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12 <br /> L <br /> What 2001 - 2002 BOCC adopted goal(s) , if any, does this board/commission have a role <br /> in carrying out ? <br /> • Natural Resources <br /> • Lands Legacy <br /> • Sustainability <br /> • Water Resource Quantity and Quality <br /> • Parks <br /> • Air Quality <br /> Describe this board/commission ' s activities/accomplishments in carrying out the 2001 - <br /> 2002 BOCC goal( s) , if applicable . <br /> • Prepared Commission for the Environment Progress Report 2001 <br /> • Update to the 1988 Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat underway <br /> • Natural Areas Element of the Comprehensive Plan underway <br /> • Evaluation of forest cover types and changes in forest cover 1988 to 1998 underway <br /> • Worked regionally on Triangle Greenprint regional open space project <br /> • Discussions arising from 2000 Timber Harvesting Forum, including meetings with <br /> forester regarding ways to encourage proper forest management <br /> • Grant developed and submitted for funding alternative fuel vehicles (State grant <br /> funds not available because of budget issues) <br /> • Recommendation and evaluation of International Council for Local Environmental <br /> Initiatives (approved by BOCC in November 2001) <br /> • Evaluation and prioritization of environmental indicators in Sustainability report <br /> underway <br /> • Received presentation on Cost of Community Services studies <br /> • Reviewed Environmental Impact Ordinance, with recommendations forthcoming <br /> • Groundwater project folded in CFE Water Resources Committee <br /> • Joint meeting held with Water Resources Committee (outgoing) <br /> Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2002 -2003 as they <br /> relate to established BOCC goals . <br /> • Complete update to Natural Areas Inventory in Summer 2002 <br /> • Complete draft Natural Areas Element of Comprehensive Plan (November 2002 <br /> hearing target date) <br /> • Continue to review and advise on Lands Legacy acquisitions on natural areas and <br /> wildlife habitat <br /> • Continue to assist in development of Cooperative Forestry program <br /> • Re- evaluate potential funding sources for alternative fuel vehicles in light of State <br /> budget and regional programs <br /> • Develop, with Planning Board, a Light Pollution ordinance <br />