§ 37-96-102. Legislative declaration

CO Rev Stat § 37-96-102 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that:

(a) The waters of the state are of limited supply and are subject to ever increasing demands;

(b) The continuation of Colorado's economic prosperity is dependent on adequate supplies of water being available for future uses;

(c) It is the policy of the state to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to prevent the waste of this valuable resource;

(d) It is further the policy of the state to conserve water used for public projects;

(e) Landscaping with plants that conserve water has an additional benefit of reducing ongoing maintenance of public projects or facilities and costs associated therewith.