Edward P. Richert

The Drought Resilience Plan for the County of Modoc focuses on enhancing water resilience for domestic wells. It includes risk and vulnerability assessments, short-term response actions such as public communication and water distribution partnerships, and long-term mitigation strategies like educational outreach, groundwater monitoring, and system consolidation. The plan aims to address drought and water shortage risks, improve data accuracy, and ensure sustainable water management practices, with a prioritized focus on areas covered by the Tule Lake and Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plans.

The Drought Resilience Plan for the County of Modoc focuses on addressing water shortage risks for domestic wells. Key areas of focus include drought and water shortage risk assessment, short-term response actions, and long-term mitigation strategies. The plan aims to support the county in facilitating drought and water shortage preparedness, ensuring communities are ready to respond effectively to water shortage events by proposing interim and long-term solutions for domestic wells within the County's jurisdiction.

The Modoc County Draft Drought Resilience Plan, as required by Senate Bill 552, focuses on enhancing proactive drought planning for small water suppliers and rural communities. It addresses water resilience for domestic wells, identifies potential drought and water shortage risks, and proposes both interim and long-term solutions. The plan includes short-term response actions, such as public communication and water conservation outreach, and long-term mitigation strategies, including educational outreach, groundwater monitoring, and system consolidation. Implementation depends on funding availability and interagency collaboration, guided by the Groundwater Resources and Drought Task Force Advisory Committee.

The 2025-2027 Strategic Plan for Modoc County focuses on achieving financial stability by addressing legacy debt, managing CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL), and exploring alternative revenue sources. It also aims to advance county government by improving efficiency through technology upgrades, enhancing public interaction, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. A key priority is preventing drug use and crime through collaboration with partner agencies. Finally, the plan emphasizes improving the county workforce and culture by fostering communication, recognition, and retention among employees.

The 2018-2021 Modoc County Strategic Plan prioritizes achieving financial stability by addressing past financial challenges, managing CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liabilities, and seeking alternative revenue streams. It also aims to streamline county government by improving customer service, complying with regulations, and implementing technological upgrades. Reducing drug use and crime is another key focus, involving collaboration with partner agencies to develop a unified strategic plan. Finally, the plan seeks to improve county government culture through enhanced interdepartmental communication, employee recognition, and improved public interaction.