HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2003-011 Resolution of Support of “Eno Wilderness” Project~r ~ S ~v~3 - d II
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 5 C
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ENO WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, Orange County has along-standing commitment to the preservation of natural
and cultural resource lands; and
WHEREAS, the County formalized this commitment in April 2000 with the creation of the
Lands Legacy program; and
WHEREAS, a priority of the Lands Legacy program is the partnership with and support of
other agencies and non-profit conservation organizations toward the protection of critical
resource lands; and
WHEREAS, the property know as the "Dubose Tract" has long been recognized as an
important site of natural resource significance, signified by its inclusion in the N.C. Natural
Heritage program and its proximity to the Eno River and the Eno River State Park; and
WHEREAS, the expansion of the Eno River State Park in this area is consistent with the park
master plan and the Orange County Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina and the Eno River Association have joined efforts to
acquire the "Eno Wilderness", containing critical natural resource lands, and are seeking
funds to acquire the site;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
endorses the Eno Wilderness project and the efforts of the N.C. State Parks and the Eno
River Association toward that end.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners commends
the grant submittals to the Clean Water Management Trust Fund and the Natural Heritage
Trust Fund, and asks that those agencies look favorably on the acquisition of this land of
Statewide natural resource importance.
This, the 4th day of February, 2003
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Margaret W. Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board