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Orange County Commission for the Environment <br /> Meeting Summary <br /> March 9th, 2026; 7:00 pm <br /> Hybrid Meeting <br /> VI. Sub-Committee Breakouts <br /> The CFE broke out into committee assignments and each Sub-Committee read and made <br /> editing suggestions in the Drafts Folder for another group's work on the State of the <br /> Environment. <br /> VII. State of the Environment Discussion <br /> CFE members began discussing input/feedback on the State of the Environment. <br /> Indicators suggested at the beginning were checked against what was in Drafts. Sub- <br /> Committees will submit Draft#2 by April 13th (next CFE Meeting)using input from CFE <br /> members. <br /> VIII. Updates and Information Items <br /> • Kalani Allen gave updates to the CFE on Earth Day activities planned for Blackwood <br /> Farm Park on April 22"d <br /> • Wesley Poole reminded the CFE of Creek Week coming up on March 21 st—29th and <br /> invited members to join staff for the March 24th stream cleanup. <br /> • Mel Gilles notified the CFE that there would be another Repair Cafe coming up on <br /> April 1 lth at the Whitted Human Services Center. <br /> • Chair Regina Baratta notified the CFE that there were lots of activities planned for <br /> April by the Hillsborough Climate Challenge and invited members to come out. <br /> • Kalani Allen notified the CFE that the County would be practicing No Mow March. <br /> • Amy Eckberg reminded the CFE of the Tree Giveaway coming up on March 20th <br /> IX. Adjournment <br /> Chair Regina Baratta motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 pm; seconded by Lily <br /> Schacht; all in favor; none opposed; motion passed. <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />