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