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• FY 2001-20021W-2000400i 1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> DRAFT APPROVED GOAL <br /> Approved: 06/21/99 <br /> Revised: 11/17/00 <br /> n . 05/12/00 <br /> r�2iT�e��arzzr� <br /> Remised: 12/10/99 <br /> Revised: 06/07/99 <br /> WATERSHED PROTECTION <br /> GOAL STATEMENT: Evaluate and implement watershed protection standards and classifications to ensure high quality water resources <br /> in Orange County <br /> Goal Initiated/Proposed By: Board of County Commissioners <br /> Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: June 21, 1999(Note: This version updates sections of the goal that have changed since 4/98) <br /> STATUS REPORT <br /> This goal represents a continuing objective of the Board since 1992-93. With the completion of amendments related to the Cane Creek <br /> watershed study,most of the watershed evaluations have been completed.Two objectives exist for FY 99-00.First,in August the Eno River <br /> Association has commissioned an Upper Eno watershed study to evaluate conditions in this,the final watershed located within the County <br /> without a watershed study evaluation. With this evaluation completed and ground water information expected in early 2001 mid a <br /> comprehensive surface water assessment report is proposed to be conducted in 2000-2001 to dovetail with ground water recommendations and <br /> ultimately a Water Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Because of the nature of this goal,responsibilities are proposed to be shared <br /> by ERCD(resource evaluation),-and Planning(implementation) and the County Engineer(Jordan Lake technical study). The timetables <br /> for objectives in this goal have been adjusted to reflect the delay in availability of the Upper Eno watershed analysis being performed <br /> for the Eno River Association,planned public outreach and time constraints related to accomplishing other goals. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS <br /> Completion of this goal will involve the following commitment of existing staff resources: ERC Director,ERC GIS Coordinator and the ERC <br /> Administrative Assistant.Planning resources required would include the Planning Director,Planner II and Planning GIS Coordinator. Periodic <br /> assistance from the County Engineer-would also be required. <br />