Section 37-96-102 - Legislative declaration

(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.L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1435, § 1, effective April 19.