There are many things to celebrate this October.
What could have been a trick on Florence residents turned into a minor treat. Ozone season has officially ended. What's better news: we continue to meet the EPA air quality standards.
But the air quality challenge continues. We got a break in 2006 with a low (good) ozone reading which is keeping us in attainment. However, that number will be cycled out of the average in 2009 - leaving Florence County in a vulnerable position for meeting the standard.
We need another low ozone year - and Florence County is ready to make it happen.
At the last County Council meeting (Sept. 18th), the Planning Dept. presented the status of the County's air quality along with some options to improve it. ...and I think they liked it. So much, that they are looking forward to being the regional example working to keep our air clean.
Also this month... South Carolina Planning Association will be meeting in Pawley's Island in the middle of the month, FLATS Study team will be meeting this Friday to discuss the long-range plan consultants and two arborist conferences (Charleston and Greenville) will be towards the end of the month. Like I blogged before, October is busy!
Oh yeah, and the commuter continuum score today was a perfect nine! I rode the bike in, what did you decide to commute with?
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