HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-027RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH, 1995
AS BUTTE COUNTY GROUNDWATER AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, water is California's and Butte County's most
precious natural resource, and;
WHEREAS, the critically dry years of 1987-88 reminded
communities statewide of the importance of water to California's
health and economic stability, and;
WHEREAS, although this winter's rains have eased drought
conditions, we need to continually conserve and protect all our
water resources, including groundwater, and;
WHEREAS, residents, local government and water agencies must
work together to ensure quality water to meet the needs of our
growing community, and;
WHEREAS, during the month of March Butte County joins with
civic groups and the California Water Awareness Committee, composed
of various urban and agricultural water communities, to work to
increase understanding of water and emergency awareness of the
theme "Groundwater, a key resource to protect for a prosperous
future".
NOW THEREFORE, the Butte County Board of Supervisors does
hereby proclaim March 1995 as Butte County Groundwater Awareness
Month and urges all citizens to join in supporting local water
organizations and civil groups in their efforts to help
Californians be water aware.
PASSED AND .ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Butte on the 14th day of February 1995, by the following
vote:
AYES: Superva.sors Meyer, Dolan, Houx, Thomas and Chair McLaughlin
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
ABSTAIN: None
C
ED McLAUGHLIN, Cha of the
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative
Offic r and Cl k of the Board of Supervisors
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