C.R.S. § 37-96-102

(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.