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46 <br /> • Made recommendations to BOCC on food waste and solid waste tax <br /> district (2014) <br /> • Worked with Orange County Schools to introduce local environmental <br /> indicators into middle and high school science curricula (2004, 2009, <br /> 2014) <br /> • Hosted a Solid Waste Forum with the Chapel Hill Sustainability Committee <br /> (2013) <br /> • Co-sponsored The Nature of Orange photography contest (2012 - 2018) <br /> • Advocated for '/2 cent sales tax referendum for Triangle Region public <br /> 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 <br /> efforts, fracking, biosolids application, water pollution, air quality, <br /> forest mgmt.) and other issues assigned by the BOCC <br /> • Identify priorities for the Lands Legacy Action Plan (natural areas <br /> and wildlife habitat) <br /> • Conduct special studies pertaining to Orange County environment <br /> (e.g., energy efficiency/sustainability, forestry effects on water <br /> quality, herbicides and native flora) <br /> • Conduct environmental education outreach events (e.g., Earth <br /> 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 <br /> that includes clean water, clean air, wildlife, important natural lands and <br /> sustainable 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 <br /> forest mgmt. on water quality; 3) effects of herbicides on roadside native <br />