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What 2001 - 2002 BOCC adopted goal(s) , if any, does this board/commission have a role <br /> in ca yi <br /> nng out? <br /> • Natural Resources <br /> • Lands Legacy <br /> • Water Resource Quantity and Quality <br /> • Watershed Protection <br /> • Parks and Open Space <br /> • Air Quality <br /> Describe this board/commission5 s activities/ accomplishments in carrying out the 2001 - <br /> 2002 BOCC goal(s) , if applicable . <br /> • Prepared 2nd State of the Environment report (currently being completed. This major <br /> report has commanded much of the Commission 's time since July 2002) <br /> • Oversaw update to the 1988 Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat <br /> underway <br /> • Continued work on Natural Areas Element of the Comprehensive Plan <br /> • Developed proposal for first annual Environmental Summit and Conservation Award <br /> • Provided recommendations on the Lands Legacy Annual Action Plan <br /> • Reviewed existing Environmental Impact Ordinance <br /> • Evaluation of forest cover types and changes in forest cover 1988 to 1998 <br /> • Worked with Planning Department on light pollution <br /> • Worked regionally on Triangle Greenprint regional open space project <br /> • Recommendation and evaluation of International Council for Local Environmental <br /> Initiatives (approved by BOCC in November 2001) <br /> • Received presentation on Cost of Community Services studies <br /> • Reviewed Environmental Impact Ordinance, with recommendations forthcoming <br /> • Created new Water Resources Committee to fold in ground water project as proposed <br /> in goals <br /> • Participated in first Water Summit <br /> • Received presentation on Water Resource Management from Triangle J <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 2003 <br /> • Complete draft Natural Areas Element of Comprehensive Plan with recommendations <br /> on how to protect existing areas <br /> • Continue to review and advise on Lands Legacy acquisitions on natural areas and <br /> wildlife habitat <br /> • Continue to pursue Sustainable Forestry programs <br /> • Work with staff and Towns to develop emissions inventory in light of ICLEI program <br /> CADocuments and Settings\AdministratorUcal Settings\Temp\bocc retreat form - cfe 2003.doc <br />