Item:
Title
Proclamation Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District as a Stand-Alone District (10min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 27, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve a proclamation recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District as a stand-alone district and honoring the dedicated service the office provides to the residents of Durham County every day.
The Durham District’s mission is to conserve, enhance, and promote the natural resources of Durham County by providing technical assistance, environmental education information, and economic incentives to county residents and by exhibiting a diversified program to meet its changing needs.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment.
Resource Persons: Eddie Culberson, Director of Durham Soil and Water Conservation District; Mark Waller, Durham Soil and Water Conservation District Board Vice Chair; Julio Delgado, Assistant County Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board recognize the 60th anniversary of the Durham Soil and Water Conservation district, and honor the dedicated service of staff, elected officials, community partners and volunteers in helping continue the mission of the Durham District’s efforts to address all natural resources on every acre in Durham County in a way that will benefit the environment, wildlife, its people, and the natural resources themselves.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________