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The ELP Guide serves as a reference for the ELAP throughout the planning process. Three main principles contained in the ELP Guide are: 3 4 1. Acquisition of lands consistent with the resource/conservation goals, 5 objectives, and policies set forth by the County; 2. Acquisition of lands when other means of protection (e.g., land use regulation) are not effective; and 10 3. Acquisition, when possible, through the use and assistance of state and 11 federal funds. 12 13 The primary objective of the ELP Guide is to outline procedures for the acquisition of environmentally 14 significant lands. Such lands are unique and irreplaceable, and contain excellent examples of natural 15 communities including, but not limited to: forest resources; plants; animals; coastal and wetland resources; 16 and surface and groundwater resources. 17 18 A secondary objective of the ELP Guide is to outline procedures for management of acquired lands so that 19 these lands are restored and/or managed to maximize their ecological value, and developed for passive 20 recreational uses such as hiking and nature trails, educational nature centers, and elevated boardwalks. The 21 acquisition process will consider the cost associated with these public access improvements, as well as the 22 cost associated with habitat management and restoration. 23 24 The BOCC has the final authority to establish land acquisition policies, procedures, priorities, standards 25 and criteria. The BOCC also approves specific proposals for acquisition, based on the recommendations 26 from the ELAP. In making its recommendations, the ELAP follows the procedures set forth in the ELP 27 Guide, and is advised by county staff. County staff are also responsible for: ensuring that the proposals are 28 properly reviewed by the ELAP, coordinating comments, conducting intergovernmental coordination 29 activities, preparing approval/recommendation memoranda, and negotiating for purchases. T 9/6/2022 6:36:42 PM 322