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RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2015
AS WATER AND WATERSHED AWARENESS MONTH IN BUTTE COUNTY
WHEREAS, California is marking its 28th annual observance of May as Water Awareness Month and its
eleventh year of celebrating Watershed Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, Governor Brown proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist throughout the State of
California due to severe drought conditions on January 17, 2014 and proclaimed a Continued State of
Emergency to exist throughout the State of California due to the ongoing drought on April 25, 2014; 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, California Watershed Network, and other watershed partnerships in
conjunction with the State of California, are celebrating Water and Watershed Awareness Month in May 2015;
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 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
2015 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 learning and identifying how you can make a difference, even in your own backyard.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 5th day of May, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk, Lambert and Chair Teeter
NOES: None
ABSENT None
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NOT VOTING: None „,,,,,,_
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Doug Teeter, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
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