Item:
Title
Environmental Affairs Board 2025 Annual Report
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: March 9, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to accept the Environmental Affairs Board 2025 Annual Report.
The Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) is a City-County advisory Board of appointed residents to provide the City and County with expert and comprehensive advice on various environmental matters. The EAB’s mission is to collaborate with community members, businesses, and organizations to provide guidance to Durham’s elected officials and staff on actions and policies to create a sustainable and safe environment for all residents and preserve natural ecosystems and resources.
The EAB considers topics such as watershed protection and stormwater management, air quality, climate change and resilience, energy conservation and renewable energy, waste reduction, and natural resource protection.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment.
Resource Persons: Tobin L. Freid, Sustainability Manager: Peri Manns, Deputy Director Engineering and Environmental Services
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board accept the Environmental Affairs Board 2025 Annual Report.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________