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Orange County Environment and Resource Conservation Departrnent P . O . Box 8181 Hills horaoii (h, NC 27278 Phone : (919) 2455 -2L) Fax : (919) 644- 3002 1 Email : tlstandl@co . oran0e . nc . us Dear Reader , Orange County ' s environment is Orange County , and to the extent that we maintain its integrity is the extent to which we maintain our quality of life . To be successful , the county ' s environmental policies must safeguard the quality of its air , the quality and quantity of its water , the integrity of its forests and farmland , and its rural character , open space and recreational opportunities . In today ' s climate of rapid development , escalating costs for services and competing interests from both within and outside the county , environmental policies must be more specific than ever before . These environmental policies must also work with , rather than at cross - purposes to , each other and other county policies . And finally , environmental policies today must also address a longer term horizon than ever before , yet remain flexible enough to be adjusted according to new scientific understandings and technologies . The Commission for the Environment has taken these needs into its consideration of matters affecting Orange County ' s environment . The attached State of the Environment report assesses the county ' s status in three focus areas : • air quality • biological resources • environmental indicators and education We look forward to the discussion of the materials herein and hope that they will inspire frank and vigorous dialogue about the many issues that affect Orange County as we work together to ensure a sustainable future . Sincerely , Kris Price , Chair Commission for the Environment F : \USERS \DSTANCIL\CFE\soecov . doc