Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources
Policy Issues
The Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources (AENR) Policy Committee is responsible for overseeing state and federal policies related to California’s agricultural, environmental, and natural resources. The committee ensures the effective management and protection of these resources.
Policy Committee Leadership
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Jessica Pyska
Chair
Lake County
Ernest Buddy Mendes
Vice Chair
Fresno County
Tod Kimmelshue
Vice Chair
Butte County
CSAC Staff
Jordan Wells
Legislative Advocate
Caitlin Loventhal
Legislative Analyst
Areas of Responsibility
The committee has specific oversight over the following areas:
Relevant News and Resources
$10.1 Million in Grant Funding Available to Increase Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers
November 13, 2025
The California Department of Resource Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is currently accepting applications for Cycle
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The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), is publishing a draft Clean Energy
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The California Carpet Stewardship Program is a statewide carpet recycling program administered by non-profit stewardship
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the AENR committee is responsible for: