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
Charles Delgado
Legislative Advocate
Caitlin Loventhal
Legislative Analyst
Areas of Responsibility
The committee has specific oversight over the following areas:
Relevant News and Resources
Counties are encouraged to participate in an upcoming CalRecycle webinar examining the intersection of California's organics recycling law (SB 1383) and the state's
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California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force Releases Draft Five-Year Action Plan for Public Comment
June 11, 2026
On Friday, June 5, California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force (Task Force) released the draft “Wildfire and Landscape
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CARB Adopts Cap-and-Invest Regulations Despite Concerns Over Climate Investment Funding
June 4, 2026
On May 29, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted 10-3 to approve regulations for the Cap-and-Invest Program, the state's signature
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the AENR committee is responsible for: