HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-072Resolution No. 13-072
WHEREAS, California is marking its 26#h annual observance of May as Water Awareness Month and its
ninth year of celebrating Watershed Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, water is a resource that is vital to the people, economy, wildlife and environment of the
County of Butte; 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
specifications on spacing and construction of wells; Chapter 33, the Groundwater Conservation ordinance; and
Chapter 33A the Basin Management Objectives ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes the importance of working together to increase the public's
understanding of water-related issues and the need to manage and conserve this valuable resource for future
generations; and
WHEREAS, the County of Butte, the Butte County Resource Conservation District, California Watershed
Network, and other watershed partnerships in conjunction with the State of California, are celebrating Water
and Watershed Awareness Month in May 2013; and
WHEREAS, calling attention to the importance of the County of Butte watersheds will increase the
awareness that we all live in a watershed and how we impact the health and viability of watersheds through
our everyday activities; and
WHEREAS, keeping our watersheds healthy protects public health, water supply and quality, fisheries,
wildlife, agriculture, economic development and recreation activities in the County of Butte; and
WHEREAS, a steadfast dedication to water and watershed awareness represents a worthy
commitment to future generations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors hereby proclaim May
2013 as Water and Watershed Awareness Month in the County of Butte and urges every citizen of the County
to recognize the importance of both sound water management and the watershed in which you live, and to
commit to keep (earning and identifying how you can make a difference, even in your awn backyard.
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2013
AS WATER AND WATERSHED AWARENESS MONTH IN BUTTE COUNTY
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 7;~' day of May, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Wahl, Kirk, Lambert, Teeter and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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BILL CONNELLY, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
By: ~ `z'
Paul a , Chief A inistrative fficer and
Clerk o the Board of Supervisor