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39 <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 /> 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 /> 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 /> 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 /> 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 />