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Environmental Protection and Climate Action 10 <br /> Fhrie nty)tnenta I Protection and <br /> Climate Action <br /> Promote sustainability and resiliency across the County and collaborate with our <br /> partners to activate our community, protect and preserve our natural resources, and <br /> reduce greenhouse gas emissions. <br /> Objectives <br /> Identify the priorities and resources necessary to <br /> implement the Climate Action Plan. <br /> 2)vest in our infrastructure to reduce the <br /> dotft¢iffiestal impact of the County s <br /> and improve safety. " <br /> f <br /> I>nprove educational opportunities for County staff <br /> and community members on climate action and ! <br /> available resources to advance climate action <br /> projects. <br /> incentivize and promote sustainable agriculture and <br /> local food systems development through supportive <br /> policy,funding,farmland protection and educational <br /> outreach. <br /> Review land use policies to promote and connect <br /> Town,County,and private trails and open spaces. <br /> @rotect water supply/watersheds. <br /> conserve and protect high-priority open space, <br /> including Natural Heritage sites,nature preserves, <br /> watershed riparian buffers,and prime/threatened <br /> farmland. <br /> Bclude environmental stewardship objectives in the <br /> Comprehensive Land Use Plan. <br /> Orange County Strategic Plan FY24-2S Progress Report Page 9 <br />