The Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources (AENR) Policy Committee is responsible for the review of state and federal legislative proposals, state budget items, regulatory issues, and ballot measures relating to the environment and California’s natural resources. The committee’s wide range of policy issues includes agriculture, air quality, cannabis, water, forestry, mining, endangered species, disasters, energy, parks and recreation, public lands, coastal resources, fish and game, solid waste, and hazardous waste. 

Chair: Heidi Hall, Nevada County
Vice Chair: Jessica Pyska, Lake County
Vice Chair: Tod Kimmelshue, Butte County

CSAC Staff:

Catherine Freeman, Legislative Advocate
Ada Waelder, Legislative Advocate
Amber Garcia, Legislative Analyst
Paul Shafer, Legislative Coordinator

AENR Bills of Interest

AENR Policy Unit Overview

2022 Year in Review & 2023 AENR Priorities