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DYMPT1114 102 Lands ' 1 . Program Annual a • 2002-2003 For the periodJu/y f, 2002—June 30, 2003 Introduction The Lands Legacy program, adopted by Orange County In April 2000, is Initiated each year by the creation of an Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan guides Lands Legacy acqulShaba and land protection activides for the specified Fiscal year, The process begins in August of each year, with staff identifying potential projects and asking for initial guidance. Staff then meets with advisory boards far their input on development of priorities for the coming year. Using the advisory board recommendations, a draft Plan is prepared for distribution In the Board of Commissioners at their annual goal- setting former. The Annual Acton Plan is then finalized concurrent with the CUP process each spring. (Note: for Mls fiscal year, the Annual Action Man was Nonni busy dedslons about the CIP aMborMsal varm made, sine Mere eractly/apart the Action Plan). The past several months have seen a number of projects come to fruition, headed by the receipt of a $789,155 grant from the USDA Farmland Protection Program in September. The following is a draft Annual Anion Plan for our current fiscal year 2002-2003 (please see note above). The plan incorporates comments from advisory boards last year, coupled with the continuation and completion of goals and objectives from the current anion plan. The draft Plan contains goals, a summary of advisory board comments, specific accon objectives, and a county list of land acquisition and protection projects for the coming year. Also attached is a list of accomplishments from the first half of the current fiscal year (2001-2002) and a Performance Report for the Foot year of the Lands Legacy program (2000-01). s 11 11 (Note: Plans to continue W pursue grant funding for County project;are implicit) 1. Upper Eno and Upper New Hope Riparian Buffers: Protest riparian buffers in the Upper Eno River watershed critical area (including additions m Seven Mile Creek Preserve) and the Upper New Hope Creek watershed. 2. Fauoutte Mill Historic Al Acquire conservation easements to protect properties with historic structures and archaeological rtes In the Fauce res Mill area 3. Farmland Conservation Easements:Work with willing sellers (and partner entities, if feasible) to acquire farmland conservation easements In priority watersheds, in conjunction with federal Farmland Protection Program and NC Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. 4. New Park Sites: Purchase additional parklands for establishing future parks at the Me remaining sites identified in the 1988 Master Recreation and Parks Plan (White Cross and Walnut Grave areas). 5. Town Greenways: Partner with the towns and other entices In acquiring land for establishing or expanding greenways identified in town plans.