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21 <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 <br /> identify and preserve important landscape corridors that connect significant <br /> 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 <br /> most 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 <br /> identify and preserve important landscape corridors that connect significant <br /> natural areas. <br /> Obiective 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 <br /> ensure planning for an adequate water supply for current and anticipated future <br /> needs <br /> Objective WR-11: <br /> Provide incentives and educational information to landowners to increase protection <br /> of watersheds and ground water supplies and their inter-relationships. <br /> • The CFE distributes groundwater and surface water educational materials at <br /> Earth Evening and as part of its State of the Environment reports <br /> NOTE: The Orange County State of the Environment 2019 identifies specific <br /> recommendations on ways to help maintain and improve Orange County's <br /> environmental quality, many of which address objectives stated in the Orange <br /> County Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2022 as they relate <br /> to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., <br /> funding, staff time, and other resources) associated with these proposed activities <br /> (please list). <br /> - The CFE will review and rank grant applications for the third cycle of the County <br /> Climate Action Grant <br /> - In collaboration with staff, the CFE will finalize the County Tree Policy for County <br /> owned lands <br /> - The CFE will work with staff to develop a Greene Tract "Headwaters Preserve" <br /> planning and development program. We would like to form a joint subcommittee <br />