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Dq ➢ Develop some kind of higher - level conservation planning effort for connecting natural areas ; incorporate into the Lands Legacy Program . BRC set June 2004 target date with a " high priority . " ➢ Ongoing issues - review and advise staff on Lands Legacy acquisitions . ➢ Review and promote sustainable forestry programs on hold for now , although still considered a high priority . Water Resources Committee - Whisnant reported using the 2001 WRC report recommendations as a starting point to set goals and identify high priority tasks : • Radon investigation program within county • Ground water monitoring program ; potential contamination sites • Compile of data from existing reports from state and federal agencies • Develop water budget ( or hydrogeology budget ) for county watersheds ( This will provide information on groundwater recharge rates , groundwater availability , and the effects of land use changes on the hydrology . ) • Recharge rates and sustainable yield • Establish a well protection radius for new development • Promote conservation through reclamation • Establish a county position to work on groundwater issues • Work with staff on developing a package for the BOCC Okun reported that OWASA is looking into water reclamation . He explained that planning for reclamation is urgent in order to have it ready for campus growth in the next 5 to 10 years . Okun said he would prepare draft letter from the CfE to BOCC suggesting that the OWASA appointees be asked to promote reclamation and to urge OWASA to pursue reclamation seriously . Tucker pointed out how a few of the committee goals conflict with others , but also how some goals complement others . She said CfE could consider combining recommendations from air quality transportations issues to make sure the UNC campus expansion is sustainable . Whisnant added that the Water Resources Committee recommends establishing a new staff position that would focus efforts on ground water issues rather than the group advocating larger lot sizes . Daniel suggested adding a goal of WRC develop a plan to link the surface and ground water programs together . Environmental Education Committee - Wachholz reported that committee members need to know what elements of the website need to be updated . The goal of developing a folder of educational materials was discussed previously , and it was decided that the committee would , instead , develop an education strategy on county environmental issues , programs and resources . Jurgelski volunteered to contact the School of Journalism to seek volunteer writers . Wachholz agreed to present the SOE report to schools twice a year . Jurgelski said it would be good to have a display — similar to the Lands Legacy Program display - - that includes air quality and water quality information . Page 6 of 7 Draft April 14 , 2003