The Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee is responsible for developing and reviewing policy on environmental and resource issues that affect county operations and local economies. This wide range of issues includes: agriculture, air quality, water, forestry, mining, endangered species, disasters, energy, parks and recreation, public lands, coastal resources, fish and game, regulatory streamlining, solid waste and hazardous waste. The committee’s policy direction is utilized by CSAC staff when representing county interests on state and federal legislative proposals, state budget items, regulatory issues adn ballot measures relating to the environment and California’s natural resources.

Chair: Kimberly Dolbow Vann, Colusa County
Vice Chair: Linda Seifert, Solano County

CSAC Staff:

• Karen Keene, Senior Legislative Representative
• Cara Martinson, Senior Legislative Analyst
• Stanicia Boatner, Legislative Assistant