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WHEREAS , Orange County serves as the headwaters for three of the major NC river <br /> systems — the Cape Fear , the Neuse and the Roanoke ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the County contains 15 different watersheds , 10 of which are used <br /> downstream for drinking water ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County has been working for decades to monitor and preserve water <br /> quality and quantity for residents though programs such as the Groundwater Observation <br /> Well Network and policies such as the Critical Watershed Protection Overlay Districts ; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County residents are helping to protect water quality and quantity by <br /> practicing and supporting responsible agricultural practices , wetland protection and <br /> restoration , and innovative wastewater management and reuse programs ; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , do proclaim <br /> March 22 , 2024 as "World Water Day" in Orange County and challenge residents to <br /> celebrate the Day by sharing with each other the ways in which they value water . <br /> THIS THE 19T" DAY OF MARCH , 2024 . <br /> � 7 0 52 Jayfezettatedford , C it <br /> Orange County Board #- C Commissioners <br /> ATT T : <br /> aura Jens <br /> Clerk to the Board of Commissioners <br />