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
The California Carpet Stewardship Program is a statewide carpet recycling program administered by non-profit stewardship
News
California’s Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act of 2021 (SB 1) required the California
News
California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force, together with the Mammoth Lakes Trails and Public
News
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the AENR committee is responsible for: