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16 <br /> 3.What are your board/commission's most important accomplishments during the report period? <br /> Scoring the 2025 Community Climate Action Grant Applications <br /> Outline and research for State of Environment Report <br /> Participation in OC Earth Evening, Repair Cafes, Tree Giveaways <br /> Partnership with Hillsborough Climate Challenge Events <br /> 4. Please list any specific tasks, events, or functions performed or sponsored annually. <br /> Community Climate Action Grant Application scoring <br /> Nature of Orange Photography Contest Sponsor <br /> Conduct environmental education outreach events(e.g., Earth Evening), <br /> Liaison to Intergovernmental Parks Work Group <br /> Laison to Orange County's Climate Council <br /> Review and comment on environmental issues(e.g., anti-idling efforts, fracking, biosolids <br /> application, water pollution, air quality, forest mgmt.)and other issues assigned by the BOCC <br /> Conduct special studies pertaining to Orange County environment(e.g., energy <br /> efficiency/sustainability, forestry effects on water quality, herbicides, and native flora) <br /> RIPPLE Environmental Award <br /> 5. Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out the <br /> goals identified in the Orange County Strategic Plan. <br /> Expanded educational opportunities for countystaff and community members on climate action <br /> and available resources that support projects in this area. (Environmental Protection and Climate <br /> Action Goal#3) <br /> 6. Describe any collaboration between this board/commission and other boards and commissions. <br /> Provides liaison to Intergovernmental Parks Work Group <br /> Joint scoring of Community Climate Action Grants Application with HRC <br /> Participate in Orange County's Climate Council <br /> Participate in Hillsborough's Climate Challenge <br />