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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Butte County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
Public Works – Road Maintenance Division
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Findings 7 findings
F1
Page 83
Butte County air quality has improved as a result of regulations adopted by the BCAQMD Board.
F2
Page 83
Air quality is impacted by influences from outside the County.
F3
Page 83
County residents have contributed to improved air quality by their participation and support of programs managed by the BCAQMD.
F4
Page 83
Inconsistent funding streams makes it difficult to hire additional staff.
F5
Page 83
Wood smoke is more polluting to Butte County air than all motor vehicle emissions combined.
F6
Page 83
Funding for the wood burning stove replacement program will resume in 2018.
F7
Page 83
Community education, outreach, and a very user-friendly website, promotes public understanding and involvement with BCAQMD. 72
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 84Develop a plan to meet additional staffing needs
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R2Page 96County must address recruitment and employee retention policies
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R3Page 96Investigate the use and implementation of drone technology by December 31, 2018. 85