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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND RESOURCE
CONSERVATION TO PARTNER WITH THE SLITTER COUNTY RESOURCE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT IN APPLYING FOR A DEPARTMENT OF
CONSERVATION WATERSHED COORDINATOR GRANT.
WHEREAS, in 2000, the California Legislature approved a $2 million pilot
program to fund watershed coordinators through Resource Conservation Districts; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Conservation Statewide Watershed
Program has published a 2010 Request for Proposals for Watershed Coordinator Grants;
and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Statewide Watershed Program is to advance
sustainable, watershed-based management of California's natural resources using
community-based strategies by providing funding and support for watershed coordinator
positions to advance watershed management that results in benefits to the natural
resources of the State; and
WHEREAS, the Board has recognized the importance of water within our county
through the passage of various ordinances for its protection, including Chapter 23B, the
Water Well ordinance that outlines specif cations on spacing and construction of wells;
Chapter 33, the Groundwater Conservation ordinance; and Chapter 33A the Groundwater
Management ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes the importance of working together in a
regional effort to increase the public's understanding ofwater-related issues and the need
to manage and conserve this valuable resource for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the County of Butte has supported previous efforts to call attention
to the importance of the County of Butte watersheds; and
WHEREAS, keeping our watersheds healthy protects public health, water supply
and quality, f sheries, wildlife, agriculture, economic development and recreation
activities in the County of Butte; and
WHEREAS, a steadfast dedication to watershed awareness represents a worthy
commitment to future generations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Butte that the Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservation,
by and through the signature of the Director, Paul Gosselin, is authorized to submit a
letter of comrnitrnent to the Sutter County Resource Conservation District to engage as a
one third partner in the application to obtain funding through the 2Q14 Statewide
Watershed Program Watershed Coordinator Grant.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this ~~ day
of by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Kirk, Lambert, Yamaguchi and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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Bill Connelly, Chair of the
Butte County Board of Supervisors
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