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3 <br /> • RESULTANT IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AIR QUALITY (Assess and <br /> where possible mitigate adverse impacts created to the natural resources of the site and <br /> adjoining area. Minimize production of greenhouse gases.) <br /> The easement will provide a permanent protected natural and agricultural buffer from related <br /> developed land to the east and south. The easement will also protect a vital watershed which <br /> leads to a primary drinking water source for the City of Durham and City of Raleigh. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the funding of the <br /> Orange County portion ($60,000) of the easement costs, and authorize staff to work with TLC to <br /> draft the conservation easement agreement, subject to final review by staff and County Attorney, <br /> to return to the Board for approval and acceptance of the easement in early 2024. <br />