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transit (2012) <br /> • Compiled annotated bibliography of the effects of forestry on water quality <br /> (2012) <br /> • Developed sustainable landscaping and forest management policies for <br /> the administration of County-owned facilities (2010) <br /> List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br /> • Co-sponsor "Nature of Orange" Photography Contest <br /> • Liaison to Intergovernmental Parks Work Group <br /> • Review and comment on environmental issues (e.g., anti-idling efforts, <br /> ;racking, biosolids application, water pollution, air quality, forest mgmt.) and other <br /> issues assigned by the BOCC <br /> • Identify priorities for the Lands Legacy Action Plan (natural areas and <br /> wildlife habitat) <br /> • Conduct special studies pertaining to Orange County environment (e.g., <br /> energy efficiency/sustainability, forestry effects on water quality, herbicides and <br /> native flora) <br /> • Conduct environmental education outreach events (e.g., Earth Evening) <br /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out <br /> BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> BOCC Goal Five: Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that <br /> includes clean water, clean air, wildlife, important natural lands and sustainable <br /> energy for present and future generations. <br /> • Presented findings and recommendations to BOCC on selected <br /> environmental issues: 1) roadside wildflower preservation; 2) effects of forest <br /> mgmt. on water quality; 3) effects of herbicides on roadside native plant habitat; <br /> 4) potential effects of hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") in Orange County; 5) need <br /> for 100% renewable energy in Orange County (BOCC Priorities #1 and #12) <br /> • Stayed abreast of ongoing and developing env. issues of importance to <br /> the County, such as Falls & Jordan Lake nutrient mgmt. rules, reducing <br /> commercial food waste in solid waste stream, and permitting of biosolids on <br /> farmland (Priorities #12 and #16) <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other <br /> advisory boards and commissions? <br /> As needed. Members of this commission are also on the Planning Board and the <br /> Intergovernmental Parks Work Group. <br />