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Orange County Commission for the Environment <br />Meeting Summary <br />June 9th, 2025; 7:00 pm <br /> Hybrid Meeting <br /> <br /> <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br />• The team discussed the significance of "context”.e.g. Orange County may currently be in <br />a good position but should be analyzed within the context of the surrounding counties, <br />Piedmont Region, and State, etc. <br />• The team discussed an interest in investigating what other data or analysis should be <br />pursued in the future. Are we missing anything? <br />• The team agreed to organize meetings with internal and external experts both in search <br />of foundational data as well as expert advice on interpreting data. We will notify CFE of <br />scheduled meetings and seek input from members on questions and participation. <br /> <br />• Land Resources Sub-committee: <br /> <br />Present: Regina Baratta, Aimee Vandemark, William Branch <br /> <br />Absent: None <br /> <br />Staff: Chris Hirni, Karina Nabors <br />• Discussed Aimee’s research on bird counts and other indicator species for SOE to <br />determine which species will best reflect OC’s environmental status. <br />• William recounted difficulties determining the use and effects of biosolids in OC. <br />• Regina generated a list of questions and data still needed for land use, agriculture stats, <br />etc. that she will share with Chris. <br />• Karina and Chris helped provide resources and input on sources and species selection. <br />VIII. Updates and Information Items <br />• Kalani Allen gave an update on the Trails Community Vision Workshop…there was <br />approximately 70 people that attended the two events altogether and it was a <br />successful outreach. <br />• Melony Gilles gave an update on the Community Climate Action Grant…applications <br />will open mid-June. <br />• Melony Gilles gave an update on the May Clothing Swap Event…it was very <br />successful and over 100 people came out. <br />• Karina Nabors gave an update on the Sustainability Annual Report…it is finished but <br />hasn’t been shared yet. <br />• Chris Hirni notified the CFE that the Soil & Water office would be hosting a <br />Conservation Easement and Farm Succession Planning Workshop on June 25th.