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Orange County Commission for the Environment <br /> Meeting Summary <br /> April loth, 2023; 7:00 pm <br /> Hybrid Meeting <br /> • Discussed information on PFAS/PFOS impact on composted materials. Talked about <br /> information sent to Kim Piracci from Brooks Composting and whether there is a need to <br /> eliminate PFAS/PFOS sources form compost. Needs further study. <br /> • Discussed ground water testing for PFAS/PFOS to occur in the third quarter 2023. <br /> • Discussed the need for increased public awareness relating to the PFAS/PFOS issues. <br /> Needs further discussion. <br /> Land Resources Subcommittee: <br /> Present: Jessie Birckhead(via Zoom), Regina Baratta, Jane Harris, Reade Oakley, Kim <br /> Livingston <br /> Absent: None <br /> Staff: Chris Hirni <br /> • Discussed current draft of the Tree Policy which is under review by Orange County staff. <br /> • Discussed the need for an invasive plant species policy for use by DEAPR. Committee <br /> plans to start drafting this policy once the tree policy is completed. <br /> • Discussed the need to present the recently completed Eno-New Hope Landscape <br /> Conservation Strategic Action Plan to the entire CFE. Committee hopes to gain support <br /> of this work and present a Resolution of Support to the BOCC at an upcoming meeting. <br /> VII. Updates and Information Items <br /> • Amy Eckberg updated the CFE on the Climate Action Plan. They are currently <br /> working on the strategy and April 30th is the deadline to take the survey. They are <br /> also doing 1 on 1 calls to get the word out. A survey has been sent out to Orange <br /> County staff and there will be an upcoming focus group for them as well. <br /> • Amy Eckberg updated the CFE on the Solarize the Triangle campaign. March 31 st <br /> was the last day of the first round and they finished strong. They had 63 contracts <br /> and Orange County was 2nd in the region. The second round will be starting up soon. <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />