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Lands Legacy Interim Action Plan Adopted 513100 13 <br /> Other Notes and Special Inquiries <br /> • As acquisitions are explored , staff will consider parks and resource lands in <br /> the context of long -term trail linkages with parks as listed in Joint Master <br /> Recreation and Parks Work Group Report ( and include these in the update to <br /> County Master Recreation and Parks Plan ) . Staff will also consider acquisitions <br /> in context of potential school/ park co - location , and pursue accordingly . <br /> • Other acquisition inquiries received from landowners and ' potential partners <br /> during the year will be compiled and periodically presented for the Board 's <br /> review and direction on whether to pursue acquisition . At present, there are <br /> four additional inquiries that have been made that have not been broached <br /> with the Board . A summary of these inquiries will be forthcoming . Some may <br /> be in keeping with the goals and objectives , listed herein . <br /> • Staff will begin the outreach and educational efforts discussed in the Lands <br /> Legacy program , making available brochures on Lands Legacy, the <br /> advantages of land conservation , and other related issues . Staff will also <br /> solicit speaking engagements to spread the word about the program during <br /> the coming year . <br /> • Discuss conservation easements with Duke on less - sensitive portions of the <br /> forest for future trails . <br /> Performance Report for Previous Year <br /> This is the first year of the program . In future years this section will contain <br /> more detail about accomplishments during the previous year . A Performance <br /> Report will be prepared for the first Annual Action Plan ( FY 2001 - 02 ) in <br /> December 2000 . <br /> However, there were several opportunities that arose during FY 1999 - 2000 that <br /> occurred and can be listed ; <br /> • Received grant of $ 143 , 000 from Clean Water Management Trust Fund <br /> toward March 31 , 2000 purchase of Duke University property in Upper Eno <br /> watershed critical area , adjacent to public water supply . This property is <br /> currently being referred to as the McGowan Creek Preserve ( pending <br /> official Board action ) . <br /> • Received grant of up to $ 377 , 000 ( Durham and Orange ) for the proposed <br /> Little River Regional Park and Natural Area from Clean Water <br />