The agriculture and environment policy area in Colorado focuses on managing the state's agricultural industries, regulating farming practices, and supporting rural economies. It also encompasses policies related to the veterinary field and pet care, and the stewardship of Colorado’s natural resources, including water, forests, wildlife, and public lands, to balance economic use with environmental conservation. Legislative Council Staff has prepared a variety of memoranda, issue briefs, and resource books on this subject. Topics include agriculture, natural resources, environment, water, veterinary and pet animal industry. Legislative Council Staff also prepares an annual summary of major legislation by topic area. Relevant to this subject matter are the following summaries: Annual Summaries of Agriculture Legislation Annual Summaries of Natural Resources Legislation Annual Summaries of Water Legislation A Snapshot of Colorado AgricultureConservation EasementsRegenerative Agriculture Agriculture Effective Severance Tax Rates on Oil and GasGeothermal Energy Resources and Policy Incentives Natural Resources Advanced Nuclear EnergyAir Pollution Regulation in ColoradoClimate Action Plan DataOverview of Ground-Level Ozone in ColoradoSingle-Use Plastics LegislationThe Role of Colorado’s Forests in Greenhouse Gas MitigationWildfire-related Funding in Colorado Environment Agreements Governing Colorado’s RiversAquatic Nuisance Species ProgramColorado Grant Funding through IIJA and IRAColorado Turf Replacement Program UpdateColorado Water HandbookColorado’s Instream Flow ProgramIrrigation Districts in ColoradoRiver Access in ColoradoWater Project FundingWater Supply Planning Water Colorado Pet Animal Care and Facilities ActFraudulent Use of Pets as Service Animals Veterinary and Pet Animal Industry Colorado Department of AgricultureColorado Department of Natural ResourcesColorado Department of Public Health and Environment Related State Agencies House Agriculture, Water, and Natural ResourcesSenate Agriculture and Natural ResourcesWater Resources and Agriculture Review Committee Related Committees Quick Links Find My Legislator Book a Tour Find a Bill
