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

Doug Verboon

Vice Chair
Kings County

Tod Kimmelshue

Vice Chair
Butte County

CSAC Staff

Jordan Wells

Legislative Advocate
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Charles Delgado

Legislative Advocate

Caitlin Loventhal

Legislative Analyst

Areas of Responsibility​

The committee has specific oversight over the following areas:
Agriculture
Air Quality
Cannabis
Water
Forestry
Mining
Endangered Species
Disasters
Energy
Parks and Recreation
Public Lands
Coastal Resources
Fish and Game
Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste

Relevant News and Resources

On February 20, 2026, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin introduced AB 2462, co-sponsored by CSAC and the California
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Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Releases Proposition 64 Grants 

Ryan Morimune, Charles Delgado, Michaela Stone, Caitlin Loventhal
February 19, 2026
The BSCC recently released $125 million in grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to address the public
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On January 30th, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released a report, Senate Bill 254 Information and Recommendations,
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