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RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY RESOLUTION NO. 2008/328
AS AMERICAN WETLANDS MONTH
WHEREAS,,the Peyton Slough.Wetlands Advisory Committee recognizes that wetlands are wonderlands–
and one of our last wildernesses; the natural resources supported by.wetlands of the San Francisco estuary
are among California's most important environmental and economic resources; and
WHEREAS, the Peyton Slough Wetlands Advisory Committee was particularly well"guided by Mike Rugg of
the California Dept. of Fish and Game in the formation of a Management Plan and has demonstrated
commitment to the wise restoration of the wetlands now known as the McNabney Marsh and the wetlands on
Rhodia's property; and
WHEREAS,downstream bay area water bodies.have received environmental protection, economic
sustainability, and a clean and safe environment for its residents and succeeding generations;and
WHEREAS; these wetlands improve environment:by pcoviclirig=habitat=to resident and.migratory birds and .
wildlife, reducing greenhouse gases,_increasing:. iologi'I productivity�,Tdolacing_other freshwater wetlands lost
in California for water supply and farming; h
'and reducing discarges of toxicpollutants,and nutrients to the Bay;
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WHEREAS, a commitment'by;ind vidual.citizens the community; indu,try
:and:publi'istitutions is necessary
to successfully achieve,pollution prevention goals,which help to sustain wetlands.that are the beginning of the
food chain; and
WHEREAS, the oDservance::of American Wetlands Month:can do more:than anyother single event to raise
public consciousness'.;' values, broaden,o6r nation's understanding"-and appreciation'of�.our
natural resources supported`bji wetlands, and.increase the commitment'of all=to pr",otect'and;sustain;these
wetlands; and4.
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WHEREAS, THE;CONTRA:COSTA:COUNTY BOARU-"OF SUPERVISORS activel';su` orfs h v n i n .
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of environmental:pollution,and:thejmpo,ance of.wetlands`and;joins U;S' Envirgnmental,Protection`Agency and
the Peyton Slough Wetlands Advisory Comrnittee;:(formerly the:McNabney;Mai sh Advisory Committee) in
designating the Month of.:Ma -as. -
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PASSED by a vote of the'Board of'Super. isors:this�:1;3th d' ' f MaV;
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SUSAN A. BONILLA EDERAL D. GLOVER,Chair .
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
GAYLE kL —,UA
* _ * District II Supervisor
l hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered into
the minutes of die Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
John Cullen,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
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